Beauty

Before we became doctors, journalists, hairstylists, and makeup artists, nearly every Black girl was a “kitchen chemist.” Armed with little more than intuition and the passed-down wisdom of our matriarchs, we experimented—mixing, stirring, and perfecting homemade elixirs with love and an unshakable commitment to nurturing our curls. Store-bought formulas often lacked the care we craved,
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While some actors immerse themselves in their roles through tactics like method acting, actress Adria Arjona likes to imagine what her character would smell like. Understanding the personal and sentimental nature of fragrance, the Andor actress has long used perfume as a way to connect with her characters. “For each role I choose, I pick
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Giving presents to my partner has always been an intuitive dance. We understand each other implicitly, often exchanging subtle hints that lead to the perfect gift. Over the past year, he’s developed an interest in fragrances. Perhaps reaching his mid-30s and being an entrepreneur has sparked a desire to have a signature scent. New Yorkers
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Move over, ’90s minimalism; ’80s maximalism is here, and Luar’s fall/winter 2025 show proves it. Pulling from the ultra glamorous era—referencing Claudia Schiffer for Guess Jeans and Naomi Campbell for Versace, and blending it with the rawness of underground club drag—the brand’s beauty look this season was far from the simple makeup we’ve become accustomed
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Tonight marked SZA’s first time performing at the Super Bowl, and the singer-songwriter did not disappoint. She stepped onto the stage to join Kendrick Lamar for his Super Bowl halftime show, performing “Luther” and “All the Stars” in a red leather ensemble—and a beauty look that had us salivating for the details. Christopher Polk//Getty ImagesSZA
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