Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence | Essence

EFOC 2025: Let’s Toast: Exploring The World Of Wine

2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Jul 4, 2025

EFOC 2025: Let’s Toast: Exploring The World Of Wine

Master P And Entrepreneurs Inspired The Next Generation Of Leaders At 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

Entertainment Jul 4, 2025

Master P And Entrepreneurs Inspired The Next Generation Of Leaders At 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

Trending

ESSENCE Fest 2025: The Future Is Now — How AI Is Driving Innovation In Health, Beauty And Black Communities

EFOC 2025: Hollywood House: A.I. In Action: The Next Era Of Jobs In Film

EFOC 2025: The Bosses At The Table Panel Inspired Our Audience To Lead With Vision And Impact

Everything You Missed At Day 1 Of Hollywood House At ESSENCE Festival of Culture

10 H&M Summer Looks That Will Turn Heads At The 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

Everything You Missed From ESSENCE Festival 2025’s Beautycon Stage Day One

Today Stories

EFOC 25: Here’s Everything You Missed At Wellness House

2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Jul 7, 2025

EFOC 25: Here’s Everything You Missed At Wellness House

I Went To ESSENCE Fest Alone (Again)—And It Was Everything

2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Jul 7, 2025

I Went To ESSENCE Fest Alone (Again)—And It Was Everything

Why Nigerian Brands Are Betting On Berlin Fashion Week

Fashion Jul 7, 2025

Why Nigerian Brands Are Betting On Berlin Fashion Week

2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Jul 7, 2025

Backstage Magic: Style, Soul & Star Power At Night Two Of The ESSENCE Festival of Culture

Standout Street Style From Essence Festival Day 3

ESSENCE Street Style Event Jul 7, 2025

Standout Street Style From Essence Festival Day 3

A Guide To Using Retinol In The Summer

Beauty Jul 7, 2025

A Guide To Using Retinol In The Summer

WATCH: The Isley Brothers in Their Own Words

Videos Jul 1, 2025

WATCH: The Isley Brothers in Their Own Words

WATCH: Moliy Talks Music and Embracing Confidence Ahead of ESSENCE Festival 2025

Videos Jun 30, 2025

WATCH: Moliy Talks Music and Embracing Confidence Ahead of ESSENCE Festival 2025

WATCH: Damson Idris On ‘F1,’ Risk-Taking, And That Viral Met Gala Moment

Entertainment Jun 27, 2025

WATCH: Damson Idris On ‘F1,’ Risk-Taking, And That Viral Met Gala Moment

Meet The Parents

Meet The Parents

On March 1, 2023, rapper Joey Bada$$ premiered the music video for his infectious groove, “Show Me.” His co-star was actress and singer Serayah. In the clip, the pair played […]

Dawn Richard Rising

Dawn Richard Rising

To understand Dawn Richard is to fully engage with her humanity and her creative inclinations. Richard is more than a brilliant musician and singer—she’s a self-actualized Black woman who has […]

A Newfound Home

A Newfound Home

If you had 24 hours to explore New Orleans with Kofi Siriboe, here’s where he’d take you. “I would start Uptown, take you to St. Charles, get some food at […]

IN THE MAGAZINE

In The Studio: Mowalola Exists Outside The Box

In The Studio: Mowalola Exists Outside The Box

More Than A Muse

More Than A Muse

June Ambrose: Rap’s Style Architect

June Ambrose: Rap’s Style Architect

EXPERIENCES

Shop

SHOP ALL

SheaMoisture Vitamin C+ Niacinamide Even Tone Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick

Briogeo Superfoods™ Acai + Passionfruit Lightweight Hydration Hair Mask

Doc & Glo Think Rich Luxe Body Lotion

The Classics Literary Candle Collection by Litotes

Cécred Nourishing Hair Oil

P.F. Candle Co Teakwood & Tobacco Candle

Shea Moisture Beard-Care Kit

Casetify Bounce Check-In Trunk

Jacquemus Bisou Sandal

Dezi Afters Sunglasses

More Stories

Are Fake Lashes Harmful For Black Women?

Beauty Jul 8, 2025

Are Fake Lashes Harmful For Black Women?

EFOC 25: Here’s Everything You Missed At Wellness House

2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Jul 7, 2025

EFOC 25: Here’s Everything You Missed At Wellness House

I Went To ESSENCE Fest Alone (Again)—And It Was Everything

2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Jul 7, 2025

I Went To ESSENCE Fest Alone (Again)—And It Was Everything

Why Nigerian Brands Are Betting On Berlin Fashion Week

Fashion Jul 7, 2025

Why Nigerian Brands Are Betting On Berlin Fashion Week

2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture Jul 7, 2025

Backstage Magic: Style, Soul & Star Power At Night Two Of The ESSENCE Festival of Culture

Standout Street Style From Essence Festival Day 3

ESSENCE Street Style Event Jul 7, 2025

Standout Street Style From Essence Festival Day 3

A Guide To Using Retinol In The Summer

Beauty Jul 7, 2025

A Guide To Using Retinol In The Summer

The Handsome Highlights: All The Beautiful Men Who Lit Up ESSENCE Fest 2025

Lifestyle Jul 7, 2025

The Handsome Highlights: All The Beautiful Men Who Lit Up ESSENCE Fest 2025

Essence Festival 2025 Night 3 Had Legends And Looks Worth Remembering

Fashion Jul 7, 2025

Essence Festival 2025 Night 3 Had Legends And Looks Worth Remembering