1 easy step for smoother, stronger nails

A great manicure, much like a great skin care routine, starts long before any polish comes into play. According to dermatologists, one of the simplest ways to protect nails at home is by oiling them nightly, a habit that experts describe as a form of barrier care. Nails are constantly exposed to water, soap, hand…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 1, 20260Comments

Relationships

Brittney Griner divorce filing ends a very public marriage

Yes. Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, July 30, according to court records. Griner is listed as the petitioner and described the marriage as irretrievably broken in the filing. The documents list July 24 as the couple's date of separation. How long were Brittney and Cherelle married…

ByGesi LloydAugust 1, 20260Comments

Music

North West pulls out of tour days before kickoff

Listings for the Dallas show and a second stop on August 17 in Toronto now read as canceled on Ticketmaster, and the tour's official website has been taken offline. An Instagram post from June announcing the tour has also been removed from both North West and Santana's accounts. A separate August 25 date in San…

ByGesi LloydJuly 31, 20260Comments

Fashion

Bandana hairstyles are back, here’s how to wear one

As temperatures rise, many people face a familiar dilemma between leaving hair down to fight frizz or reaching for a baseball cap and accepting hat hair. The bandana offers a third option that blends practicality with style. What once read as a nostalgic throwback to early 2000s pop culture has shifted into something closer to…

ByGesi LloydJuly 31, 20260Comments

Music

Why was Tyla’s Lagos concert removed from her tour?

Tyla The Grammy winning South African singer had listed Lagos among 34 stops on her tour supporting her new album, with a concert originally scheduled for December 22. By Friday, that date no longer appeared on her official tour website, though her two South African stops in Cape Town and Johannesburg remained listed. Neither Tyla…

ByGesi LloydJuly 31, 20260Comments

Hair

Essential scalp eczema tips for textured hair

Scalp eczema can be frustrating for anyone, but it often presents unique challenges for people with darker skin tones and natural or textured hair. While atopic dermatitis is one of the most common forms of eczema, experts say it is frequently underrecognized in people of color because it may not resemble the redness often shown…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 31, 20260Comments

Skincare

Why eczema diagnosis is often delayed for dark skin

For people with darker skin tones, managing atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, often comes with extra hurdles that can delay diagnosis and effective treatment. Dermatologists say understanding those challenges, and learning how to speak up during appointments, can make a meaningful difference in getting the right care. Eczema typically shows up as redness…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 31, 20260Comments

Astrology

August 2026 astrology: 6 shifts to watch

The cosmos is ushering in a season of deep emotional shifts as August 2026 arrives, with astrologers pointing to a powerful eclipse season that could reshape how people view their relationships and sense of self worth. From healing old wounds to embracing bold new beginnings, the month's planetary lineup offers plenty to track for anyone…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 31, 20260Comments

Beauty

Revamp your summer beauty routine before launches vanish

August's hottest makeup, skincare, hair and wellness drops are already flying off shelves As August rolls in, summer's early glow starts competing with sticky commutes, sudden downpours and calendars packed to the brim. Keeping up requires a beauty routine built for speed without sacrificing polish. Luckily, this month's product lineup answers that call, delivering smart,…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 30, 20260Comments

Skincare

How to gently heal body acne and ingrown hairs

Here's the real talk on shoulder breakouts, razor bumps and the dark spots nobody warns you about. Skipping a tank top because your back broke out. Avoiding a swimsuit because of bumps on your thighs. Dealing with razor bumps that leave dark marks weeks after the irritation is gone. If any of this sounds familiar,…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 30, 20260Comments

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1 easy step for smoother, stronger nails

Brittney Griner divorce filing ends a very public marriage

North West pulls out of tour days before kickoff

Bandana hairstyles are back, here’s how to wear one

Why was Tyla’s Lagos concert removed from her tour?

Essential scalp eczema tips for textured hair

Why eczema diagnosis is often delayed for dark skin

August 2026 astrology: 6 shifts to watch

Revamp your summer beauty routine before launches vanish

How to gently heal body acne and ingrown hairs

Why sex may ease 5 common menopause symptoms

Dark circles under eyes: 4 causes and fixes that work

Black kids and sunburn: 5 myths parents get wrong