Jihan Forbes
Staff Editor, Allure.com
Jihan Forbes is a former staff editor for Allure.com. A Bronx-born fashion and beauty journalist with over 10 years of experience, Jihan previously held roles at Yahoo! Style and The Fashion Spot, and her work exploring style and beauty has been published by outlets like Fashionista and Elle. When she's not writing and editing, Jihan enjoys bouncy curls, Beyoncé, and meticulously planning her look for next year's Carnival.
What Being a Beauty Influencer With Eczema Is Really Like
Testing countless products is part of Monica Veloz's job. She doesn't let her skin condition hold her back.
Is Beyoncé’s Cé Lumière Worth Its $190 Price Tag?
It's actually $160, but that shipping cost…
SCENT-SATIONAL
28 Best Candles to Elevate Your Space
Light up your home with any one (or more) of these.
SNIFF TEST
Beyoncé’s Cé Noir Fragrance Is Not What We Expected
An honest review from a proud member of the BeyHive.
SERVING BODY
19 Best Volumizing Hair Products for Fuller, Thicker-Looking Styles
Limp strands have nothing on these hair-raising picks.
EXTRA, EXTRA
You Can Smell the Spritz on These ‘90s Hair Looks
Hairstylist Nikki Nelms honors the more-is-more Black hairstyles from the past while redefining them for the present.
PRODUCT REVIEW
The Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask Is My Secret to Pillowy-Soft Lips
It costs as much as my Tuesday-night takeout, but it’s totally worth it.
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Shampoo You
15 of the Best Shampoos You Can Buy on Amazon
These formulas have tons of positive reviews — and for good reason.
That New-New
Bumble & Bumble’s BB Glow Collection Is Here to Add Bling to Your Blowout
Get ready for some seriously shiny hair.
CLASSIC COLORS
The 18 Most Popular Nail Colors Among Editors & Manicurists
No matter the season or passing trends, these timeless colors are the prettiest shades to wear on your fingertips.
SET IT AND FORGET IT
The Setting Spray Combo I Used on the Sweatiest Day of the Year
Barbados heat met its match this Crop Over.
THAT NEW-NEW
ColourPop Is Launching Hair Dye
The brand just launched a range of color-depositing products.
JUMP AND WAVE
The Best Looks From Barbados's First Crop Over in Two Years
The "sweetest summer festival" was back on after a hiatus due to COVID-19. Here are all the beautiful masqueraders at the event's final parade on Grand Kadooment day.
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SNIFF TEST
Cleotrapa Got Her Favorite Fragrance From Her Mama
I spoke to the social media star about her favorite scents, which are as relatable as she is.
Way to Glow
Esker Firming Oil is Summer Radiance, Bottled
It gives me that lit-from-within glow, with a fresh, floral-citrusy scent.
BEST BABES
Kim Chi and Trixie Mattel Collaborated on the Cutest Makeup Line Ever
The colorful collection was well worth the wait.
BOOTYFUL
Prepare to Be Sick of Me: J.Lo Released a Booty Cream and My Ass Never Looked Better
I spoke to the singer about the first product in her body line, plus I tested it out for myself.
TALENT SHOW
This Brazilian Hair Artist Creates With Everything from Clay to Computers
Janice Mascarenhas on her medium-transcending work and how NFTs have given artists like her a new sense of freedom.