beauty for black women
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Fashion Forecast: Stylist Zerina Akers Has Got Your Color
Fashion is one of my favorite conversations—I say, the more the merrier. So when imaging expert Zerina Akers says, “Hey, come meet me and let’s talk spring trends,” I say it’s time to get your chat on, ladies. Akers’ client list currently includes Ava DuVernay, Yara Shahidi and Niecy Nash, to name a few. But…
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Dascha Polanco and Dove: Believing in Your Beauty Is Power
You’d never know that Dascha Polanco, star of Netflix’s hit series Orange Is the New Black and, more recently, a recurring character in FX’s miniseries American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, almost didn’t become an actress because she lacked confidence in her body type. “Growing up,” she tells The Glow Up, “the beauty…
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On Target? Black Beauty
Target is fast becoming the mass-market hub for black-owned beauty brands. Customer demand for high-quality products with a luxury feel aimed at a black and brown audience—ticketed at drugstore price points—has been pent up for decades. This is in response to shifting demographics as much as customer needs; by 2028, the majority of Americans 18-25…
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Jackie Aina: YouTube Style Warrior
Beauty vlogger Jackie Aina, 30, is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and has 2 million YouTube subscribers and counting. Averaging around 600,000 views per post, her funny and frank videos, like “Bougie and Bad on a Budget” and “Edges Slaughtered,” bring the real on the makeup tip, touching on issues of race and…
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We Outchea! The Glow Up Takes a Field Trip
We love an event here at The Glow Up; it’s a treat to get away from the skin-depleting blue light of our laptops and out into the field. Our ultramodern, minimalist office space—although filled with laughter and camaraderie—drops to meat-locker-level temps when the mercury dips. Not to mention, we’re passionate about beauty. Our latest outing…
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About Lash Night: I Found the Perfect Eyelashes for $10, and I’m in Love!
At long lash—I mean, last! The perfect strip lash and I have finally found each other; though I guess I kinda already knew. We first met at the drugstore a few years ago, and ever since, I have kept coming back to my Kiss lashes. With styles starting at $4.99, Kiss has always been my…
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Gift the People What They Want! Why Beauty Is the Best Buy on Our Christmas Lists
The Skin Store polled 2,000 American women to find out the five most important items on their lists this holiday season. Turns out it’s not as hard to make a woman happy as you might think—we want more beauty in our lives! (And cash, but that’s another story.) From twinkling eye shadows to top facial…