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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 20: Nene Leakes and Founder, Ubiquitous Women’s Expo, Germaine … [+] Bolds-Leftridge attend The Lady Leopard Brunch at Catch 22 on January 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images) Getty Images In the past ten years, global category-leading manufacturers like Procter & Gamble […]
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Unhealthy and unrealistic health and beauty standards are forced on consumers from every angle. Television, social media, advertisements at transportation hubs and even subliminal messages in our entertainment do a good job of reminding us all that we’re lacking something special. We’d all be better of if we just purchase […]
Written by By Sana Noor Haq, CNN A 17th-century painting showing a Black woman with her White companion has been placed under a temporary export bar to reduce the risk of the artwork leaving the United Kingdom. The anonymous painting, described in a statement by the Department for Digital, Culture, […]
When I was younger, between the ages of 10 and 16, I would regularly see my hairstylist for a relaxer, a chemical treatment that would straighten my 4A coils and curls for six weeks at a time. When my hairstylist was not available, I would buy a box relaxer from […]
Shopping for yourself or your loved ones around the holidays makes the season that much sweeter. For all your beauty needs, look no further than the Black Friday Dermstore sales—after all, there really is no better time to cross a couple of presents off your gift list. This season, the […]
This story is a part of The Melanin Edit, a platform in which Allure will explore every facet of a melanin-rich life — from the most innovative treatments for hyperpigmentation to the social and emotional realities — all while spreading Black pride. The Black diaspora is a powerful entity. Whether it […]
Garcelle Beauvais is celebrating the holidays in style. The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star teamed up with jewelry designer Roni Blanshay for her second collection of glitzy earrings, rings and necklaces fit for any holiday party. “I have always had a love for fashion and accessories. It’s a part […]
It’s not every day you can score luxury skin care at a fraction of the price, so the best Violet Grey Black Friday deals 2021 has us priming our beauty shelves for exclusive finds that are hard to come by. The high-end beauty retailer, known for its vetted, insider-approved skin […]
Products in this story are independently selected and featured editorially. If you make a purchase using these links we may earn commission. Gone are the days where you had to wait until actual Black Friday to start shopping deals and rush to make all your purchases within 24 hours. Amazon […]
Dermstore might not yet be a household name like, say, Sephora, but you don’t want to sleep on the best Dermstore Black Friday deals 2021. The beauty e-tailer makes a habit of stocking the best up-and-coming, under-the-radar, and foolproof brands, offering up fail-safe classics alongside promising new lines. The only […]
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For Black women who grew up in and continue to navigate predominantly white spaces, much of the discrimination we have faced has been tied to stereotypical and often historical ideas about Black hair and bodies. This has in many ways shaped how Black women present themselves to the world and […]
Sydney Clark isn’t a dark-skinned Black woman, but her complexion isn’t as light as her mother or sister either. This distinction, however slight, is why she says she believes she was treated differently from the rest of her family. While strangers would compliment her mother or sister, they wouldn’t speak […]
