Kayla Greaves

5 days ago | essence.com | Kayla Greaves

Delmaine Donson / Getty Images Praise the lord, summer is here. And with warmer temperatures on the way, you can expect for the girls to be outside acting up and wearing less—which we absolutely love to see. But we’ve also got to make sure our glow is on point.

3 weeks ago | hellobeautiful.com | Kayla Greaves

Source: LeoPatrizi / GettyThose that know, know: Atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema, is no walk in the park—especially for Black folks. According to the National Eczema Association, African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with the ailment, and symptoms tend to first appear during childhood. About 19.3% of Black children in the United States experience atopic dermatitis, in comparison to 16.1% of white children.

2 months ago | instyle.com | Kayla Greaves

Castor oil is one of those ingredients that has become a staple in natural haircare. The product has been used for decades and people swear that it promotes hair's growth, health, and moisture levels—but have any of these claims been proven? With so much misinformation out there, we thought it was about time to set the record straight on castor oil and its many uses. To help us out, we tapped dermatologist Dr. Corey L. Hartman and hair experts Kim Kimble and Monique Rodriguez.

2 months ago | newbeauty.com | Kayla Greaves

This article first appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of New Beauty. Cozy nights indoors and wearing lots of chic layers were perks of the winter season, but hair breakage and a dry scalp were not. But, they can be inevitable, especially for those who go natural. Now, as the seasons change, it’s time for some hair rehab. “Winter can be tough on natural hair,” explains celebrity hairstylist Nafisah Carter.

2 months ago | essence.com | Kayla Greaves

Photos: Courtesy of Shatimah Brathwaite Let’s be for real for a moment, OK? The beauty industry, as a whole, is largely oversaturated. There are an overwhelming number of products on the market, which gives consumers the privilege of choice. It also means no one owes these brands loyalty. If you piss off your target audience, they’ll go elsewhere. Simple.