beauty
HOUSTON — The smell of a flat iron and the sound of clippers, words of wisdom and belly-deep laughter — beauty salons and barber shops have long been a sacred space for Black women and men to commune about everyday life. For 109 years, one family has been investing in that space through the Franklin […]
The first international beauty contest judged by “machines” was supposed to use objective factors such as facial symmetry and wrinkles to identify the most attractive contestants. After Beauty.AI launched this year, roughly 6,000 people from more than 100 countries submitted photos in the hopes that artificial intelligence, supported by complex algorithms, would determine that their […]
L’Oréal USA has announced the second edition of its Inclusive Beauty Fund, which provides financial support to beauty businesses owned by people of colour. The beauty giant will give one-time grants to 40 entrepreneurs in the country who are “facing economic hurdles and headwinds” as a way to help “scale their businesses”. […]
WATCH: Celebrating Black History Month; All things hair It’s Black History Month, and what better time than now to celebrate Black hair. Whether you’re looking to style your natural curls or play up your texture with extensions, there’s a look and style for everyone that can be achieved all on your own! However, if you’re […]
WATCH: Celebrating Black beauty and cosmetics It’s Black History Month, and while it isn’t the only time you should support Black-owned brands, it’s certainly a great starting point. Today, there are a huge array of beauty companies that are not only owned and operated by Black men and women, but also backed by amazing founders […]
PRESIDENTS’ DAY SALE Don’t miss this deal Standard Digital Access $9 for 1 year Already a subscriber? Login (Courtesy of NAACP Ambler PA) Black History Month is upon us and its richness of Black culture unfolds beyond the constraints of a mere 28 (or, in special years like this, 29) days. Blackness, both ancient and […]
Published 2023-12-01 11:08 11:08 December 1, 2023 am For Jeanette Toomer, the hours she used to spend to ensure that her hair was perfectly done-up years ago was not just a matter of style—it was a cultural statement. As a Black woman who came of age in the 1970s, Toomer favored natural hair styles over […]
Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Neiman Marcus Taraji P. Henson wants to see all Black women in beauty win. The 53-year-old actress, who launched her haircare line, TPH by Taraji, in 2020, isn’t intimidated by the increasing number of celebrity beauty brands on the market. “I’m never surprised when someone goes, ‘A Black person invented that,’” […]
While the official Black Friday shopping event is still a few weeks away, it feels like retailers are already getting in the holiday sale spirit. Nordstrom just dropped its fall sale and it’s worth all of your attention. Now through Nov. 6, you can score up to 50% off (we found 63%!) on . . […]
Pholk Beauty is a trailblazing skincare brand dedicated to revolutionizing the beauty industry for women of color. In this interview, we delve into the inspiring journey of Niambi Cacchioli, the brand’s founder. From her Kentucky roots to her academic pursuits and a profound commitment to holistic skincare, Niambi shares the values and vision that drive […]