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Inside a 3 day wellness retreat that changed everything

In a culture that quietly rewards exhaustion, choosing rest can feel like an act of defiance. For one writer accustomed to running on fumes, three days at the Rituals of Renewal retreat hosted by members only lifestyle service Velocity Black at the Montage Healdsburg in California's Sonoma wine country turned out to be exactly the…

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Entertainment

Kijafa Vick breaks free from the WAG label boldly

Kijafa Vick has spent years being recognized primarily as the wife of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick. But in the time since stepping into that public role, she has been quietly and deliberately building something entirely her own, a career, a voice and an identity that exist well beyond the shadow of her husband's fame.…

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Celebs

Tracie Thoms returns to Devil Wears Prada 20 years later

Nearly 20 years after The Devil Wears Prada cemented itself as a cultural touchstone, Tracie Thoms is stepping back into the Elias Clarke universe for the long awaited sequel. She reprises her role as Lily alongside Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci and she says slipping back into that world felt surprisingly…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 2, 20260Comments

Celebs

Mel B on menopause, the Spice Girls and why sleep finally won

The Spice Girls icon is opening up about anxiety, sleepless nights, beauty rituals and why the most important transformation of her life has nothing to do with the stage. The topics that come up when the Spice Girls get together have changed. World tours and album campaigns have given way to something more personal,…

ByGesi LloydApril 30, 20260Comments

Wellness

Jhené Aiko turned wine country into a weekend of deep healing

Singer Jhené Aiko hosted an intimate wellness retreat in Sonoma that blended sound healing, herbalism, and movement into something genuinely restorative. Burnout has a way of making itself comfortable. It settles in gradually, borrowing time from sleep, from weekends, from the parts of life that are supposed to feel good. For one beauty editor approaching…

ByGesi LloydApril 29, 20260Comments

Skincare

Sunscreen Is the Skincare Move You Can’t Afford to Skip

From face formulas to full-body coverage, these editor-approved SPF picks are doing the absolute most. There was a time when sunscreen felt like a punishment — thick, white, impossibly greasy, and somehow always in your eyes. For many of us, it was the product we tolerated at the beach and forgot about everywhere else. But as…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 28, 20260Comments

Lifestyle

7 best eye massagers that make downtime better

The rise of wellness technology has reshaped how people rest and recover. Alongside familiar comforts like sheet masks and soft loungewear, a new category has taken hold. Eye massagers are now part of everyday routines, promising relief from long hours on screens and restless sleep. These devices combine features like gentle heat air pressure and…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 23, 20260Comments

Nails

Growing long, natural nails is possible — Here’s what actually works

The secret to stronger, longer nails isn't a miracle product — it's a smarter daily routine Growing long, natural nails isn't a privilege reserved for a select few — it's the result of intentional, consistent care. Yet for many Black women, conversations around nail health tend to get buried under trends: the latest acrylic designs,…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 20, 20260Comments

Wellness

3 Black moms share their remarkable postpartum beauty

Black maternal health in the United States remains a deeply serious issue. According to the CDC, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy related causes than white women. Data from California further revealed that even the wealthiest Black mothers and their babies are twice as likely to die as their wealthiest…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 18, 20260Comments

Skincare

Essential Daily Skincare Routine Exposes Simple Skin Mistakes

Skin care has become crowded with steps, trends, and product claims that often blur the basics. Yet most skin concerns are still shaped by a small set of daily habits. A steady routine built on cleansing, moisturizing, and protection tends to do more than complicated regimens built on constant product switching. The focus keyword routine…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 17, 20260Comments

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