Melanin Edit
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.
By Sierra Leone Starks
The Melanin Edit
How to Deal With Dark Circles on Dark Skin
Dermatologists and makeup artists share their most effective tips.
By Essence Gant
Hair
Fulani Braids Are the Perfect Hybrid Protective Style
The versatile hairstyle will put an end to your indecision.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
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.
By Jihan Forbes
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.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
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.
By Shani Hillian
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.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
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.
By Essence Gant
It's Textured
I Feel Lied to About Curly Cuts
How the popular dry-cutting method failed me and my 4C hair.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
BEAUTY SPOTLIGHT
19 Black-Owned Skin-Care Brands That'll Elevate Your Routine
We found complexion-perking finds for basically every skin type.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
The Melanin Edit
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.
By Zahra Spencer
The Melanin Edit
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.”
By Brennan KilbanePhotography by Diego Bendezu
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.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
It's Textured
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.
By Kayla Greaves
Old School Flare
The Classic ‘90s French Roll Hairstyle Is Making a Comeback on TikTok
Whitney Houston would be so proud.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
THE MELANIN EDIT
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.
By Kayla Greaves
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.
By Kayla Greaves
BLACK BEAUTY
11 Black-Owned and -Founded Makeup Brands That Stay in Our Bags
These brand founders have set a new level of artistry.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
BRAND DISCOVERY
17 Black-Owned and -Founded Hair-Care Brands That Will Elevate Your Routine
Make space in the shower for these gems.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
It's Textured
For Black Women, Traction Alopecia Costs Us More Than Our Hair
Three women share their journey with traction alopecia.
By Annie Blay-Tettey