In a nostalgic Elle piece that dropped today, singer and actress Mary J. Blige took time to reflect on her most iconic looks, and we stan! Read the full article below from Margaux Anbouba for MJB’s thoughts on how...
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Vanessa Roberson
2 Black Stylists Just Won Oscars After Becoming The First Black Nominees In Their Category
A new piece by MSNBC Opinion Columnist Patrice Peck is highlighting how difficult it is for a myriad of talented black artists to obtain the recognition that they deserve. Part of her point is highlighted in the...
The Hair and Makeup Team Behind Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom on Making Oscars History
Vogue writer Christopher A. Daniels just gave us the details on the hands behind the beauty in Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom! Starring lead Viola Davis, the film is among the most notable performances...
The Drugstore Makeup Brand Responsible For Viola Davis’s Stunning Golden Globes Makeup Look
The Golden Globes were a big win for black actors and actresses. Yet the more we learn about what was happening behind the scenes, the more we appreciate all the black excellence we saw! For example, Viola Davis’...
Ryan Destiny Is The New Face Of Black Opal
Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET Ryan Destiny has been chosen as the newest brand ambassador for beauty brand Black Opal, and it’s no surprise. Though the actress and singer is not the most talkative, she has...
The U.S. Army Announces New Standards On Ponytails, Nail Polish, And More
American social culture is changing, and the Army has taken the time to read the room. This week the military has released updated policies on its standards for hair, hair terminology, nails, earrings, and even lipstick...
Sephora Conducts Racial Bias Study In Process of Rehabilitating Image
Weighed down by instances racial bias horror stories and lack of accommodations for customers of color, Sephora is looking to be seen in a new light. In a what is being called the “Racial Bias in Retail...
Is Rihanna Making More Money Through Cosmetics or Music?
The hit singer hasn’t released a single since 2016 and it makes you wonder… is the beauty industry THAT profitable to keep her away from her passion of creating music? When will Rih Rih hop back in the...
Brittany Ireland
Essence: 5 Black Makeup Artists To Watch In 2020
This list published by Essence gives Black Makeup Artists something to inspire too. Jennifer from Essence says; If your goal is to master doing your makeup in 2020, then there are a few things you need to do to ensure...
Taper Team
Optical Illusion Makeup Is the Definition of “New Year, New You”
A “two-faced” optical illusion makeup look is going viral on Reddit. A makeup artist with the username TiffanyBlueBitch posted a photo of her face made into an optical illusion, and fans are comparing her to...