Image Source: Getty / Amy Sussman / Staff Meagan Good’s latest haircut is an edgy favorite. The director and “Harlem” actor posted a picture of her new “bixie” cut on Instagram, and if this isn’t a signal to bring out your fall-hair mood board, then we don’t know what is. Good’s new look comes courtesy […]

As a Virgo moon and rising, I do not do well with “last-minute.” Yet every Halloween, my best friends will inevitably invite me to another day-of party or bar crawl, and I’m stuck scrambling for a Halloween costume that’s slightly more fun than a T-shirt that says, “This is my costume.” But now, I’ve got […]

6 Celebrities Who’ve Opened Up About Getting Injectables Many people in Hollywood get injectable treatments, like Botox and filler. Lately, celebrities have been more open about undergoing cosmetic procedures. See who’s opened up about getting injectables, from Joe Jonas to Britney Spears and more. Whether cosmetic procedures are becoming more popular or it’s just becoming […]

Settling for the closest shade of concealer is, fortunately, a time of the past. Being an exceptional cosmetics brand in today’s world means developing products that promote genuine inclusion. The latest beauty launch that considers all skin shades and tones is Sephora’s Best Skin Ever Concealer. The new vegan concealer is offered in 50 shades […]

The “Jellyfish” Haircut Is the Latest Trend Making Waves on TikTok The “jellyfish” haircut is gaining traction on TikTok. This twist on the mullet features two sections of different lengths of hair: short and blunt in the front and longer in the back. The intentionally disconnected layers resemble the outline of a jellyfish. This year’s […]

This story first appeared in the May/June 2022 issue of ESSENCE. In the last decade, millennials’ digital self-care movement combined with a widespread embrace of social media to create a multifaceted interest in how we appeared to others online. Out of this, wellness gurus emerged, some certified, others winging it as they advocated compassion for […]

Image Source: Getty/Jon Kopaloff / Stringer Ashley Benson’s latest tattoo has a particularly special meaning for the actor. Benson, who has at least 18 known tattoos, added another piece of ink to her collection in memory of a friend. On Aug. 15, she shared the design — which is a portrait of a pair of […]

Candy-Corn Nails Are Your Answer to This Year’s Halloween Manicure There’s no right or wrong way to achieve the candy-corn nail-art look. Candy-corn manicures can suit any Halloween costume or occasion for the fall season. Adding small details can bring the manicure design to the next level. Every year, Halloween presents the perfect opportunity to […]

A Look at “Stranger Things”‘s Jamie Campbell Bower’s Tattoo Collection Over the last decade, Jamie Campbell Bower has been a part of many beloved franchises, including Harry Potter, Twilight, and The Mortal Instruments. Now, he’s entered the “Stranger Things” world, too. Bower made his debut as Henry Creel/Vecna in the show’s fourth season, which premiered […]

Even as a beauty writer, the number of skincare ingredients on the market can be incredibly overwhelming. Like what actually works? What’s just nonsense? I asked that very question to a few of my favorite dermatologists—Dendy Engelman, MD; Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD; and Shari Marchbein, MD—and they all gave me the same response: retinol and […]