This is an open love letter to the Black girls who grew up in the hood. Black girls whose safe place was the beauty supply store aisles and nail salons. Black girls who lay their edges perfectly with a toothbrush. Black girls like Sexyy Red, Caresha and JT of the City Girls, Ice Spice, Glorilla, Jayda Cheaves, Dess Dior and more are the girls in which every little hood girl sees themselves.Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, I was obsessed with the "around the way girls" who effortlessly wore whit...

The beauty side of TikTok loves a manicure trend. The one that's causing quite a stir in the beauty community is one that has been around for quite some time but spoken about on the hush. The "Russian Manicure" has entered the chat. Coming in at a whopping 1 Billion views, #RussianManicures is proof that this trend has been making its rounds.What is a "Russian Manicure?"The Russian manicure, frequently referred to as a 'dry manicure,' is a nail care technique that significantly emphasizes cuticl...

Prepare your wallets because we have the teas on Glossier's Black Friday weekend sale.Last year, everything on glossier's website was 20% off. You got an even bigger discount if your order was $100 or more for 30 percent off. For this year, the brand is coming in hot with an offer of 25% off — with 30% off all orders over $100 USD from Wednesday, November 21 through Monday, November 27 at 11:59 PM EST.If you're looking to re-up on the cult-loved "You" perfume, Glossier now offers it in an extr...

According to TikTok, "for the girls, by the girls," is one of the best ways filmmaker Sofia Coppola’s aesthetic can be described and I whole-heartedly agree. Her most recent biographical drama, Priscilla is not differentBased on the 1965 memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon, the film follows the life of Presley (portrayed by newcomer Cailee Spaeny) and her relationship with Elvis Presley (played by Euphoria star Jacob Elordi). Told from 1959 to 1972, the story captures ...