Jailynn Taylor

New York

Fashion and Beauty Writer at Freelance

“a rose only focused on its thorns”

Articles

Shaboozey's Stylist Anastasia Walker On Creating His Genre-Bending Aesthetic | Essence

1 week ago | essence.com | Jailynn Taylor

Courtesy of Anastasia Walker Stylist Notebook is a series centering the career path of stylists on our radar discussing their largest inspiration sources.
How My Great-Grandmother’s Necklace Keeps Her Memory Alive - Essence

2 weeks ago | essence.com | Jailynn Taylor

May 26, 2025, marks my great-grandmother’s second heavenly birthday. As I sift through family photos with my mom, the memories and emotions start to flood in. While other kids spent their summers at home or at summer camps, I was at Mother’s house. Going to church in itchy stockings and poofy dresses, praying she’d let me take communion, even when I didn’t fully understand what it meant. Riding passenger side in her classic silver Cadillac DeVille on the way to McDonald’s for a Happy Meal.
My Sister's Scalp Was Balding Until She Used This $9 Oil That Added 2.5 Inches of Growth

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Jailynn Taylor

$30M Dragged Into Jon Jones’ Comparison With Conor McGregor as Tom Aspinall Gets Cold Verdict From Andre Petroski (Exclusive)Will it happen, or won’t it happen? That’s the major theme surrounding the Jon Jones-Tom Aspinall matchup. Fans are tired, but they still hold on to …
My Sister's Thinning Patches Grew Back After Using This $9 Amazon Hair Oil

2 weeks ago | instyle.com | Jailynn Taylor

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. My Sister's Scalp Was Balding Until She Used This $9 Oil That Added 2.5 Inches of GrowthShe’s seen 2.5 inches of new growth. ByPublished on June 11, 2025 @ 03:00AM Credit: My sister is one of the hardest-working women I know. She's raising three children, just built her first home, and works full-time. When you’re a provider the way she is, it’s easy for life to become overwhelming.
Your Perfectly Crafted 'Dos Deserve to Stay Intact All Day

3 weeks ago | allure.com | Michelle Rostamian |Jailynn Taylor

When it comes to styling products, hairspray easily earns our vote for “most improved.” Once known for creating stiff, crunchy, and nearly immovable styles, the best hairsprays today are a far cry from the lacquered looks of decades past. The latest and greatest formulas are more undetectable than ever, no matter their hold level, and work across all hair types.
A Good Leave-In Conditioner for Fine Hair Is Hard to Find-But We Did It

3 weeks ago | allure.com | Jailynn Taylor

Tracking down the best leave-in conditioner for fine hair can feel like searching for a needle in a holy-grail haystack. That's because it creates same dilemma with rinse-out conditioner: Fine or thinning strands need just as much moisture and protection as any other hair type, but too many moisturizing ingredients or heavy textures can leave hair limp and greasy. The good news? A new spate of formulas deliver a happy medium, so you no longer have to compromise.
Burgundy Mascaras for Summer? Groundbreaking

1 month ago | allure.com | Jailynn Taylor

Black mascara will always be the blueprint, but lately, many have been ditching their dark wands for a softer, more unexpected shade. The best burgundy mascaras brighten the eyes, complement most skin tones, and add dimension—and the experts agree. Makeup artists Zak Taylor and Alexa Hernandez say burgundy mascara offers the perfect middle ground between statement and subtlety, ideal for those looking to experiment with color.
The Best Street Style At Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter New Jersey Tour Stop | Essence

1 month ago | essence.com | Jailynn Taylor

Curt Saunders Before she sings a single note, Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour announces itself in fringe, leather, and light-catching crystals. One night, she’s draped in Coperni, a sweeping American flag skirt trailing behind her. The next, it’s a body-hugging, denim-fringed jumpsuit by Roberto Cavalli, complete with a cowboy hat and a belt buckle bigger than Texas.
The Best Chemical Body Sunscreens Are a Joy to Slather On

1 month ago | allure.com | Jailynn Taylor

If you’ve ever spent 20 minutes trying to rub in a stubborn mineral sunscreen into your arms and legs, you might already understand why the best chemical body sunscreens are as popular as ever. Despite the heated debate, these sunscreens absorb quickly, don’t cling to body hair, and won’t leave you coated in a chalky white cast—win, win, and win. The key to finding the right one?
8 Linen Pieces To Round Out Your Summer Wardrobe - Essence

1 month ago | essence.com | Jailynn Taylor

ESSENCE, Nordstrom, Fe Noel, Reformation We’ve finally shaken off the winter blues and are fully basking in the season of blooms. And maybe it’s just me, but my calendar has suddenly filled with one outing after the next: Sunday brunches, park picnics, strolls through botanical gardens, and spontaneous winery trips.