In the ever-changing world of beauty, transformation and innovation seem to be at the forefront of every brand's ethos these days. The future's focus is on sustainability, creativity and portability—a far cry from our maximalist past. Fragrance, a once show-stopping, over-the-top melange of decorative vessels and exquisite ingredients has moved its way back into a newish container, one that's solid. Solid perfumes represent a paradigm shift in fragrance trends, offering consumers a convenient,...

For New York Fashion Week, Black Beauty Roster curated a room of the brightest Black beauty professionals and talent. The aim? To discuss how to continue moving the needle for the inclusion and advancement of Black people in the beauty industry.There's much to celebrate. For example, The Crown Act, which bans hair discrimination in the workplace, and the recently passed Bill 26528A in New York State, which requires all cosmetic professionals to be trained, educated, and well-versed in textured h...

The hair and makeup teams left no crumbs with the beauty direction for the Thom Browne New York Fashion Week Show. Much like the garments, the beauty looks left viewers in awe of the avant-garde masterpieces courtesy of Isamaya Ffrench.The show's theme and collection were based on The Raven, the lyrical poem written by renowned author and poet Edgar Allan Poe. The Raven tells the tale of a man deep in grief after losing the love of his life, Lenore. He is visited by a talking raven, and their co...

Big bold glamour was in at Christian Cowan's New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024 show and to accompany the big bouffant hairstyles and stylistic ode to the mob wife aesthetic were long, bold and gemmed nails. The designer collaborated with celebrity manicurist and educator Julie Kandalec to create the nails for the show. From long blacked out manicures with silver star embellishments to red sparkly jelly nails, Kandalec and Cowan hoped to create a seamless blend between the garments and the ...