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4 weeks 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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1 month ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
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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2 months ago | 
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.
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
byrdie.com | Essence Wiley
Merchandise has been a cornerstone of artist branding for decades. Purchasing celebrity-adorned apparel—from t-shirts to tote bags—has historically been one way fans can physically support their favorite singers and rappers far beyond the confines of an arena. However, in recent years, merch has evolved into so much more. These pieces have become equal parts fandom and fashion statement.
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Dec 8, 2024 | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
Photo: InStyle Minimalist makeup that accentuates your natural features is no new beauty paradigm, but this year it saw a huge resurgence taking center stage on social media, runways, and red carpets. If you like to test your makeup skills with beauty trends, you’ve probably gone down the rabbit hole of trying to achieve no-makeup makeup. Along the way, you’ve likely discovered that the “less is more” look actually requires more than one would guess.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
instyle.com | Essence Wiley
Photo: InStyle / Kristin Kempa Whether finding the most swankified place in town (Wicked album is on repeat until Christmas) or dressing up with coworkers for your office’s annual holiday soiree, it is officially party season. You’ll want to find festive pieces that will get you in the spirit, hug you in all the right places, and keep you warm. And with gifting season upon us, there’s a huge bonus—they don’t have to break the bank either.
