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Skin

How to Treat Pigment Changes on Black and Brown Skin After an Eczema Flare

Lingering marks can be super frustrating. Dermatologists explain what to do next to even out your skin tone.
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How to Deal With Dark Circles on Dark Skin

Dermatologists and makeup artists share their most effective tips.
Hair

Fulani Braids Are the Perfect Hybrid Protective Style

The versatile hairstyle will put an end to your indecision.
Skin

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.
Skin

I Found the Best Mineral Sunscreens for Dark Skin

After lots of trial and error, these three white-cast-free winners came out on top.
It's Textured

Caring for My Daughter's Curls Healed My Childhood Hair Trauma

I’m giving her the freedom and affirmation I didn’t have.
Hair

7 Stylist-Approved Tips for the Lazy Natural

If you’re running low on time, patience, and energy for your curly hair, this is for you.
Hair

We’re Much Closer to A Disney Princess With Type 4 Hair

A first-of-its kind algorithm will give animators the ability to create realistic tight curls and coils.
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I Feel Lied to About Curly Cuts

How the popular dry-cutting method failed me and my 4C hair.
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT

19 Black-Owned Skin-Care Brands That'll Elevate Your Routine

We found complexion-perking finds for basically every skin type.
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It’s a Very Big Deal That Fenty Beauty Is Coming to the Caribbean

Being an inclusive beauty brand has to be about more than selling 50 foundation shades.
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At 71, the First Black Trans Model Looks Back

Almost 50 years after Tracey Norman's face was on a Clairol box, she says she’s still “in survival mode.”
Awards

18 Black-Owned and -Founded Brands That Won a 2024 Allure Best of Beauty Award

Discover the hair, makeup, and skin-care brands we think are the cream of the beauty crop.
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My “Heat-Trained Hair” May Actually Be Heat-Damaged

After letting go of all attachment to my hair, I, for one, could not care less.
Old School Flare

The Classic ‘90s French Roll Hairstyle Is Making a Comeback on TikTok

Whitney Houston would be so proud.
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If Grants for Black-Owned Businesses Are Eliminated, Your Favorite Beauty Brands Could Be Too

Black founders share the reality of keeping their business afloat amid the dismantling of many DEI initiatives.
CURL CLASS

A New Law Requires All Cosmetology Students in New York State Learn to Style Textured Hair

In the past, students would have to seek additional courses for specialized training.
BLACK BEAUTY

11 Black-Owned and -Founded Makeup Brands That Stay in Our Bags

These brand founders have set a new level of artistry.
BRAND DISCOVERY

17 Black-Owned and -Founded Hair-Care Brands That Will Elevate Your Routine

Make space in the shower for these gems.
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For Black Women, Traction Alopecia Costs Us More Than Our Hair

Three women share their journey with traction alopecia.