Black mascara has held its ground as the default for decades, but the no-makeup makeup movement is shifting that. Makeup artists are pointing to brown mascara as a more flattering alternative, particularly for anyone looking to soften their look or address the harsher contrasts that can come with age.
The case is straightforward. Brown mascara reduces…
Somewhere in her mid-30s, this editor discovered that sleeping through the night was no longer something that happened automatically. Between high-intensity interval training, gym classes, and a half marathon on the calendar, exhaustion was never in short supply. What kept happening instead was waking up at 2 a.m., overheated and drenched in sweat, for no…
She stepped out in crimson — and the fashion world took notice immediately
Halle Bailey Commands Attention in Scarlet
There are moments in fashion when a single outfit stops the scroll. Halle Bailey delivered one of those moments recently, stepping out in a flowing red dress that felt simultaneously effortless and intentional — the kind…
A launch built around family and performance
Beyoncé marked the expansion of her Cécred hair care brand with a star-studded event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 8, celebrating the debut of the new Cécred Styling Collection. The all-white affair doubled as a full hair show, featuring live demonstrations, dancers and hairstylists showcasing the six…
From whisper-thin linework to bold blackout art, this season's hottest tattoo styles are rewriting the rules of body art
Spring 2026 is not the season to play it safe with your ink. Whether you're already heavily tattooed or finally ready to commit to that first piece, the body art world is having a serious moment…
There is a version of Zuri Hall's career that could have stayed comfortably in place. Red carpets, press junkets, the familiar rhythm of entertainment hosting she had mastered all of it. But the Emmy Award-winning host had been sitting on an idea for years, one that kept returning to her as her résumé grew and…
The internet is obsessed with nose breathing — but before you reach for the tape, here's what the science actually says.
Mouth Taping: What's Behind the Trend
It seems like every few months, a new wellness hack sweeps social media promising to fix everything from brain fog to bad breath — and mouth taping is…
Not all sunscreens are created equal — and for melanin-rich skin, finding the right formula is a whole journey.
Let's be clear: sunscreen isn't just for light skin. Dermatologists have long emphasized that melanin, while remarkable, offers only minimal natural protection from the sun — certainly not enough to skip SPF altogether. For Black women especially,…
The WNBA star debuts a striking new look as she embarks on a fresh start with the Atlanta Dream following a headline-making trade
Angel Reese Steps Into a New Era
Angel Reese is not just changing teams — she is changing her whole aesthetic. Days after news broke of her trade from the Chicago Sky…
From scalp rituals to moisture habits, here’s how to keep your braids flawless while protecting what’s underneath
Braids have long held their place as more than just a hairstyle—they’re a cultural cornerstone, a protective solution, and a bold expression of identity. But despite their reputation as a low-maintenance option, braids demand intentional care. Without it,…

