black women
Learning Curve
Leave My Nyash Alone
To be an African woman is, apparently, to be curvy — but why?
By Annie Blay
New Makeup
We Tried The New Ami Colé Skin Enhancing Foundation Stick on Five Different Skin Tones
Why this new launch is already a 2024 favorite.
By Annie Blay
FOUNDER PROFILE
The Glam Goth Wants to Make Space for Black Women in Alternative Aesthetics
When Michelle "Marley" Oblitey couldn't find the exact glitter product she wanted to use on a client, she made her own.
By C. Shardae Jobson
sleep well
Why Is Exhaustion So Normalized for Black Women?
True relaxation remains elusive for many Black women. Rest advocates hoping to change that.
By Alisha Acquaye
FAIR ENOUGH
Fashion Fair Is Relaunching for a New Generation
The legacy brand has updated its offerings with new formulations, a brand-new spokesmodel, and more.
By Jihan Forbes
Follow Spree
24 LGBTQIA+ Black Beauty Creators to Fill Your Instagram Feed
Our favorite people to follow for an extra boost of inspiration.
By Devon Abelman
BEAUTY & BURDEN
How Colorism Shapes Black Girlhood
Three writers share how looking Black has colored their lives with heartache and hope.
By Michaela Angela Davis, Zeba Blay, and Ateh JewelPhotography by Delphine Diallo
Black Lives Matter
Bridgett Floyd: "I'm Turning My Pain Into Purpose"
Almost a year after her brother George was killed, Bridgett Floyd is still fighting for him.
By Bridgett Floyd
COMING 2 AMERICA
Nomzamo Mbatha Is "Coming 2 America" in More Ways Than One
The South African actor, who plays a royal groomer in the Eddie Murphy reboot, is about to be everywhere in the U.S. — and she’s bringing her best hair tips with her.
By Amanda Mitchell
HYDRATION NATION
Vaseline Brings Black Women to the Table With Its Illuminate Me Collection
The collection was co-created with three influential Black women: beauty influencer Shalom Blac, artist Cristina Martinez, and athlete Sloane Stephens.
By Gabi Thorne
THE POWER OF MAKEUP
Reclaiming Red Lipstick From White Feminism
Behind this "power color" sits a long, ugly history of exclusionary politics.
By Marilyn La Jeunesse
BEAUTY TALK
Aesthetic Trauma: How Beauty Standards Are Passed Between Generations
Sometimes, those we love can be the causes of our biggest insecurities.
By Tonya Russell
Eye-Catching Campaign
SheaMoisture's New Campaign Is a Beautiful Celebration of Black Women Artists
"It Comes Naturally" shines the spotlight on entrepreneurship, heritage, and artistry.
By Marci Robin
MEDICAL BIAS
Here's Why Black Women Have a Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids
If you have these symptoms, talk to your doctor.
By Mary Retta
Granted Wishes
SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane Want to Give Black-Owned Indie Brands $250,000
The partnership is an extension of Brown Girl Jane’s #BrownGirlSwap initiative.
By Marci Robin
GET TO WORK
6 Black Business Owners On How Brands Can Get Diversity Right
It's up to brands to walk the walk even after the hashtags stop trending.
By Kamari Guthrie
SUPPORT BLACK PEOPLE
Supporting Black People in Beauty Goes Deeper Than Buying Black
It's more than just buying from Black businesses — here's the work that is left to be done.
By Kamari Guthrie
GRATITUDE
Briogeo Founder Nancy Twine Shares How She's Helping Herself Heal From Emotional Exhaustion
"We need to slowly fill our buckets back up."
By Marci Robin
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Where to Donate to Support the Black Lives Matter Movement Right Now
Some anti-racism organizations and memorial funds have began redirecting donations due to an outpouring of contributions. Here's where you can donate instead.
By Nicola Dall'Asen
BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
Afro Sheen Is Back and We Got to Try the Whole Line
The iconic brand of the 60s is back with a new look and products.
By Gabi Thorne