The celebrity hairstylist and brand founder tells ESSENCE all about his favorite products, wig myths, and more.

Welcome to MakeUp HerStory. Here, we highlight Black women in beauty who are taking the industry by storm and making history in their own right. Everyone from rising beauty brand founders, to ...

One mascara guru shares her honest reviews and top selects for a clump and raccoon eye-free lash.

From Hair Wars to fashion designer trunk shows, the competition between industries’ greatest talent has a rich history. But, for years, makeup artists were left out of the mix. That was, until 2005 ...

In case you missed it, take a look at the best celebrity beauty from the week: cool manicures, big curls, and more.

After more than a decade working behind the scenes as a makeup artist, Billie Gene is stepping into the spotlight with a new beauty venture of his own. Insert: Billie Gene Body. Gene—known for ...

Summer weather is starting to settle in. And with that comes Essence Festival. That said, higher temperatures and UV levels call for all the more due diligence in our sunscreen routines. While most of ...