After a year in braids, my strands are feeling healthy and strong—and my curls are ready for their moment in the spotlight. Of all the curly hairstyles that exist, the wash ‘n go will forever be my favorite, but as we know, washing curly hair every day strips it of natural oils essential to scalp and hair health. A healthy wash schedule of once per week for my low-porosity hair means there are several days between washes to experiment with other curly styles incorporating twists, cornrows, a...

I have a love-hate relationship with heat tools. On one hand, I love what they do, transforming my normally limp and lifeless locks into a style that has movement and body (I'm someone who has naturally fine and dry hair, so that's a big deal to me). On the other hand, I hate the damage they can cause with every styling session. All I have to do is use a cheap flat iron, curling iron, or hair dryer for a couple of weeks to see breakage, dullness, and split ends appear in droves. That's why it...

In a new three-way collaboration, Dr. Martens has partnered with Japanese streetwear labels A BATHING APE and mastermind JAPAN to revamp the 1461 shoe, merging subcultures alongside the brand identities.The updated silhouette is an amalgamation of the three brands, revamped through a trio of creative lenses in true East-meets-West fashion. Crafted from smooth leather and accentuated with a triple branded dog tag, the shoe is screen printed with BAPE's "shark mouth" on one side, and mastermind JA...

For French makeup artist Violette, beauty is all about expressing your individuality and embracing your authentic self. It's a philosophy that she's held on to throughout the last 17 years of her impressive career. A self-taught makeup artist, the New York-based Parisian has established her name as one of the most sought-after creatives within the beauty industry, with stints at Dior Makeup, Sephora and more recently, Estée Lauder as its Global Beauty Director. Some may also recognize Violette ...