No matter how firm our beauty boundaries may be, a product will always come around and test them. The latest Puffer Gloss by Valentino dared to knock on my door. Once, a girl who swore off lip ...

Every July, New Orleans transforms into the epicenter of Black culture, music, and empowerment as hundreds of thousands descend upon the city for ESSENCE Festival of Culture. As an editor at ...

During the 30th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, aka, “The party with a purpose,” the stars came out to celebrate with us, and they brought a plus-one: Their significant other.

When it comes to maintaining a soft, hydrated pout, finding the right lip balm can be a challenge. From treating naturally dry lips to combating harsh weather, a lip balm that nourishes throughout a ...

Master P, the legendary hip-hop mogul and founder of No Limit Records, will take his final bow at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® in New Orleans, bringing his remarkable, decades-long ...

In the latest Hanifa drop, “Power Play,” there are a myriad of options for summer happenings not limited to brunching and summer weddings. While the last release featured a punchy bright green ...

Union just revealed that her signature shine as Compton Clover Isis came courtesy of Lancôme’s Juicy Tubes, the lip gloss that ruled high school hallways and beauty aisles alike. Wearing shade ...

Below take a look at top five best dressed handpicked by Blitz Fitz, the list includes heavy hitters in addition to a few key players that ESSENCE thoroughly enjoyed this NFL season.

“I had very long hair growing up and had a strong aversion to even the idea of a haircut,” celebrity hairstylist Malcolm Marquez tells ESSENCE. “Hair became a way for me to have control over ...

Blige turned her root-covering scarf into the most chic recession indicator (and hair trend), while her red pedicure and pink lip gloss had a summer-ready warmth. Then, Oyinda turned her classic ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 05: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor speaks during 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 05, 2024 in New ...