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Welcome to The State of Black Beauty: ELLE.com’s ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.

The State of Black Beauty

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The Makings of a Black American Empire

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Celebrating Black Beauty Beyond Desirability

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Black-Owned Beauty Brands Made for Everyone

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I’m a Doctor and I Missed My Signs of Preeclampsia

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The Luxury of Being Plain

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From Hair Salons to Social Clubs, How Safe Spaces for Black Women Have Evolved

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Black Women Are Loving Self-Tanners—Here’s Why

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Sabrina Elba Is Introducing A-beauty to the Masses

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The Beauty Brand Selling Products and a Lifestyle

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The Unsung Heroes Living in My DNA

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I Finally Understand Why Men Love Their Barbers

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This Breast Cancer Initiative Targets Black Women

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From ELLE for Vaseline

Vaseline Has Always Been a Staple in My Home

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Why Every Black Woman Owns an Ami Cole Lip Oil

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Tarte Is Giving Grants to Black Women Founders

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Bea Dixon and Monique Rodriguez on Black Success

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The Divine Evolution of Ebonee Davis

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The State of Black Owned Beauty Brands

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Is the White House Finally Ready for Black Hair?

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It's My Hair and I'll Do Whatever I Want To It

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The Renaissance of Black Beauty Boys

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From ELLE for Madam CJ Walker

How I Style My Natural Hair on Vacation