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2 weeks ago | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
We consulted highly sought-after experts and tested top formulas to find the best reef-safe sunscreens for environmentally friendly sun protection sans toxic ingredients.
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4 weeks ago | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
As a fashion and beauty writer who sees new trends emerge and disappear at the flip of a switch, I’ve been blown away by how long bubble skirts have stuck around. The voluminous, pillow-like bottoms first resurged last spring, and they’ve continued to captivate the runway (and my timeline) ever since. Some of the most highly anticipated designers of each season—Collin Strada, Ferragamo, Chloé, Tibi, Tory Burch–have shown bubble hems on skirts and dresses on the runway.
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1 month ago | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
The Dyson Supersonic tops our list of the best hair dryers, period, especially when considering its fast, precise air speed and five attachments. Many expensive dryers use ceramic, tourmaline, or ionic heating technologies, which distribute heat more evenly and break down water quickly to prevent damage. Considerations like attachments, number settings, noise level, and the dryer weight increase the value for the cost.
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2 months ago | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
A comfy pair of pants are the best for long trips—and for more than one reason. They won’t take up too much space in your luggage, and, depending on the color (black!), they’re probably versatile enough to meet the dress code for most of your itinerary, whether you’re hiking up mountains or strolling European streets.
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Mar 28, 2025 | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley |Katherine Olson
When choosing the best hair dryer, we’ve got it down to a science. After testing over 30 blow-dryers and consulting various hairstylists and beauty experts, we found the best hair dryers for every hair type—be it curly, straight, thin, thick, damaged, or color-treated.
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Mar 12, 2025 | 
instyle.com | Emily Orofino |Essence Wiley
To keep your scalp comfortable, balanced, nourished, and buildup-free, our editors tested nearly a dozen scalp treatments for 12 weeks. Then, we curated this list of the best scalp treatments for thinning hair, dry scalp, itchy dandruff, and hair growth.
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Mar 11, 2025 | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
Photo: Getty; Courtesy of Puma, Nike, Salomon, Adidas, and Asics The Wales Bonner Adidas Sambas will go down in history as one of the most sought after and mimicked shoes of the decade. So much so that today, flaunting the statement-making, classic silhouette is a fashion status symbol—the ultimate sign of taste and personal style in the world of hype.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
Photo: InStyle When it comes to beauty and fashion, Black founders, entrepreneurs, designers, and tastemakers often go overlooked for their impact on culture. The reality is that Black-owned businesses are everywhere; you just have to be intentional about shopping at them. In an age of decreasing diversity and inclusion, our editors felt it necessary to uplift Black-owned businesses that deserve their flowers.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
Photo: InStyle Winter weather is in full effect, and so are winter trends. If you’re anything like me—a Black woman with coily hair—the colder months are the perfect time to pull out my trusty heat tools like hot air brushes and straighteners. As a beauty writer, I’ve tried plenty of products and gadgets—but I’m convinced I found the best silk press flat iron for type 3 and 4 hair like my own.
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Feb 2, 2025 | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
Photo: InStyle I’ll be honest—I sweat at the drop of a hat. This lovely characteristic, combined with the fact that I have under-eye wrinkles and laugh lines, makes it nearly impossible to find products like setting sprays that lock and smooth my makeup from morning to night. However, Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer is one of the few that gets the job done.
