The girls are outside this summer. Whether that means on a hike, going to Essence Festival, in the club, or preferably a combination of both, our beauty bags should be prepped for anything. As many of ...

Some people, like Sabrina Elba, radiate effortless grace. Her self-described “minimalist” fashion and beauty style—which includes everything from timeless pixie cuts to crystal-adorned Gucci tops—has ...

I can’t remember the exact age I was when my love affair with fragrances began. I have vivid memories of playing dress-up in my grandmother’s closet—and the finishing touch of every outfit was always ...

On the 55th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine, the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture is even more special than the years past. And, on the first day at the Beautycon stage, cultural conversations ...

Fresh off the whirlwind of Love Island USA, Michelle “Chelley” Bissainthe and Ace Greene are learning what it means to fall in love under a spotlight. When we caught up with them—between back-to-back ...

At a glance, the 2025 MGS5 EV Essence looks promising. The 62kWh electric vehicle features sharp lines, modern LED lighting and a crossover fastback design that suggests the Chinese car maker is ...

MG QS Essence vs Toyota Kluger GX: Spec battle The Toyota Kluger has been a family favourite for more than 20 years, but MG is mounting a serious seven-seat challenge with its all-new QS.

Leave it to Beyoncé to make a football game feel like an afterthought. During the Texas vs. Ravens game on Christmas Day, she turned the halftime show into a Texas-sized extravaganza that only she ...

This story is featured in our March/April 2025 Beauty issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here. My hair journey and my life journey are practically one and the same. As a child growing up in ...