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Pat McGrath: “The Most Influential Makeup Artist in the World”

Pat McGrath: “The Most Influential Makeup Artist in the World”

When we think of influential black women, the common names you’ll hear are Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Beyonce. One name that you don’t hear often enough is Pat McGrath, but you should. Often, women of color can become frustrated at the makeup industry when many of the products seem catered to women of fairer […]

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Fall Beauty Tips to Start Right Now

Fall Beauty Tips to Start Right Now

It’s officially hoodie season. The leaves are changing, the weather is getting a bit cooler, and the holidays are fast approaching. And just like we have to change our wardrobe with the new season (we got you covered there too), we also gotta switch up our beauty routines. If you want to keep your skin, […]

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5 Simple Hairstyles for Your Baby Naturalista

5 Simple Hairstyles for Your Baby Naturalista

As I think about hopefully added a little girl to my growing family, I can’t help but wonder: What am I going to do with all her hair? (I can barely manage my thick, and curly mane) Well, it’s actually going to be a lot simpler than I thought. Here are five simple hair styles […]

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Beauty Vloggers We’re Following on YouTube

Beauty Vloggers We’re Following on YouTube

Most people probably spend a few hours a week watching videos on Youtube. If you’re like us, most of that time is spent watching makeup tutorials on a look we’re hoping to master for everyday or a special event. If you’re looking for more names to add to your list of Youtube subscriptions, here are […]

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Women Who Prove That Black Don’t Crack

Women Who Prove That Black Don’t Crack

It has been rumored that African American women have the uncanny ability to remain forever young. Fortunately, this statement is true (for most) but if lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and the use of drugs aren’t the best your looks can go down the drain. That being said, it is actually scientifically proven that […]

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6 Youtube Naturalistas We Are Loving

6 Youtube Naturalistas We Are Loving

We have come a long way from looking to our moms, closest friends, or even our hair stylists for hair advice. With technology came social media, where we now no longer have to go through lengths to see how other women do their hair. We can use Google. Youtube is one the best avenues for […]

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5 Ways to Embrace Your “Magic”

5 Ways to Embrace Your “Magic”

In 2013, a woman named CaShawn Thompson wanted to help remind black women that they are “magical” beings. Not in a fairy-tale sense, but rather to get  black women to recognize their own uniqueness that is as beautiful as their skin color and hair texture. It took a while for the hashtag #blackgirlsaremagic to get […]

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10 Make-Up Brands that are Black Girl Friendly

10 Make-Up Brands that are Black Girl Friendly

Tale as old as time. When we look at makeup brands and their products, it’s easy to tell which companies didn’t have deeper skin tones in mind. Don’t they know that we wear foundation, too? If you’re stuck struggling with brands that don’t have dark enough skin tones or shades to suit all undertones, make […]

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Top 20 Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores

Top 20 Black-Owned Beauty Supply Stores

Before the recent natural hair revolution if a person walked into a beauty supply store they most likely were to see two things: hair weave and an Asian woman behind the counter. It was almost guaranteed that any beauty supply store around the country (particularly black beauty) was owned by an Asian. However, times are […]

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