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I Went From Brunette to Blonde In 10 Hours
I’ve had raven hair my whole life. Until recently, just the thought of going from brunette to blonde made me shiver. How could someone like me, a tan-yet-pale girl of Arab and Hispanic heritage and a head of thick, nearly jet-black hair,…
Your Best Defense Against Dryness? Hydrating Serums, of Course
Key ingredients: hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 | Fragrance-free: yesBest Budget: Cetaphil 48H Hydrating SerumCetaphil48 Hour Hydrating SerumWhy it's worth it: Hydration doesn’t have to be expensive—consider Cetaphil’s 48-Hour Hydrating…
Your Curls Are Begging for a Cleansing Conditioner
Key ingredients: black castor oil, lemongrass, and noni fruit | Who it's for: all curl types |Fragrance-free: noBest for Type 2 Hair: Being Haircare Bye Bye Frizz Smoothing ConditionerBeing HaircareBye Bye Frizz Smoothing ConditionerWhy…
STAR POWER: STARR ANDREWS IS REDEFINING BLACK EXCELLENCE ON ICE
Written By: Trish B.
In a world where elegance, grit, and history converge, Starr Andrews glides forward—not just as a figure skater, but as a cultural force. As Hype Hair celebrates its 35th anniversary, there…
Why Do Tape Extensions Slip and What is False Slipping?
Tape in hair extensions are one of the most natural-looking semi-permanent hair extensions on the market because of the way they lay flat against your hair for a seamless look. Each flat weft…
Journey to the Monochromatic Collection
Anh has embarked on an exciting journey alongside Milbon& to develop the Monochromatic Collection, a series of three new products designed to cater to a diverse range of hair types. This collaboration aims to provide users with…
Don’t Forget: Your Lips Need Sun Protection, Too
Key ingredients: zinc oxide (15%), green algae extract, passionflower extract, camellia leaf extract | Shades: 1 | Sunscreen type: mineralBest Gloss: Innbeauty Sun Balm Mineral SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Lip BalmInnBeauty ProjectSun Balm…
Badu Booty Suit – Hype Hair
Written by: Ciara Celeste| Reporter
Gracing the stage in a nude-colored bodysuit, black head wrap, and an exaggerated bottom area was the icon herself—Erykah Badu.
The audience had mixed reactions: some…
The Benefits of Silk and Satin for Hair Extensions
If you love your hair extensions, you need to know about the ultimate secret to keeping them soft, smooth, and frizz-free: silk and satin. These luxurious fabrics aren’t just a pretty upgrade…
FROM FRIEND TO PEACH: SHAMEA MORTON CLAIMS HER SPOTLIGHT ON RHOA AND DROPS HER HOT NEW SINGLE “NEVA…
Written By: Trish B.
For over a decade, Shamea Morton has been a familiar face in Atlanta’s high society and the reality TV circuit—best known as a loyal confidante to several Real Housewives of Atlanta…
I Got the NAD+ IV Infusion Drip Beloved by Celebs and Finance Bros
The first time I heard mention of NAD (pronounced “nad” not “N-A-D” by its evangelists) it was from the mouth of Joe Rogan. Ergo, I eye-rolled and moved on with my life. But then it started popping up in my social feeds. It was being…
Moma’s Boy: The Only Black Woman Being Honored by Broken Men
Written By: Trish B. Award-Winning Publisher + Cultural Commentator
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In the soft glow of Mother’s Day tributes and Instagram captions that say “she’s my everything,” a deeper truth hides beneath the surface:…
Money Piece Hair Trend | Cliphair UK
A new hair trend continues to break the internet: the money piece hair. Slowly but firmly, this hairstyle has risen from the depth of Instagram riding the wave of the many trends inspired by…
Anh’s New Partnership
Anh has announced a new partnership as the Art Director for Extensionology, a company renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in the hair extension industry.
This collaboration aims to enhance the hair care experience for…
With the April 2025 Allure Beauty Box, You’ll Get a Springy YSL Lip Color and More! See All the…
Why you’ll love it: Each one of these gorgeous YSL lip colors is an easy neutral to wear, and comes in an eye-catching tube you’ll look forward to pulling out of your bag. The formula’s sheer color is buildable and has a pretty…
The Retro Colors To Try This Season
The other day I was standing in the hair color aisle of my local beauty store, basket full of pastel nail polish and chocolate bunnies, when it hits me — why am I putting all this energy into Easter eggs when my hair looks like…
This Year’s Wedding Perfume Trends Are Particularly Daring
Researchers at Spate, a trend forecasting company in New York City, highlight the interest in Parfums de Marly when searching for a wedding fragrance. (At the time of reporting, #parfumsdemarly was the top-related branded hashtag…
Doechii Traded Her Signature Cornrows for Micro Braids—See the Photos
Getty ImagesMakeup artist Chelsea Uchenna, who frequently works with Doechii, brushed a glowy, bronzy shade across the star's lids and flushed her cheeks with a bright berry blush, finishing with a glossy lip. A sheer, slit-to-there…