In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, ESSENCE celebrates 13 Black women who forever-changed the beauty ...

Diversity and inclusivity in beauty are often judged by what brands present to the world. In other words: campaigns featuring diverse faces, expansive shade ranges, and buzzword-laden mission ...

Her legacy is about independence for so many women, community wealth, and busting doors open that had been bolted shut for ...

Sage Steele is telling former First Lady Michelle Obama to "shut up" on the topic of Black women straightening their hair to ...

In 2025, Black women in music aren’t just setting beauty trends—they’re reshaping the narrative entirely. Whether opera singers, rappers, or genre-blurring innovators, today’s artists are carrying on ...

Explore the visual legacy of Black women in hip-hop at Art Basel. Discover how our styles shaped cultural identity. Black women crafted hip-hop's foundational aesthetic, celebrating identity through ...

“I would always maintain my nails and my toes. I would get facial waxing, my Brazilian and underarms,” shares Erica James, 25, from London. Erica is a student and admits her monthly nail care was ...

In a recent study, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sociology professor Brittney Miles explored the ways in which Black women’s beauty is connected to their social and political experiences.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a Forbes contributor covering beauty, culture and travel. When you think of self-tanning, chances are you’re not picturing a ...

The tech-based contest is designed to empower black girls and women to redefine Black beauty. Black Girls Code (BGC) and The Doux are teaming up to launch the Black Beauty AI Challenge, a contest that ...