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2 days ago | 
huffpost.com | Larry Stansbury
If your hair turns into a frizzy, puffy cloud the second the humidity hits, you are so not alone. Summer heat is relentless, and whether you’ve got curls, waves, or sleek strands, it doesn’t take much for your style to spiral into chaos. That’s why so many people are turning to Ouai Anti-Frizz crème — a Target-favorite styling cream with thousands of rave reviews and a reputation for being a humidity-fighting hero.
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4 days ago | 
huffpost.com | Larry Stansbury
Let’s be real: daily sunscreen is one of the most important steps in your skin care routine — but it’s rarely the most fun. Some leave you looking like a ghost, others feel sticky or chalky, and a few smell like you just walked out of a middle school locker room. But what if your SPF could actually make your skin look better?
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Larry Stansbury
Let’s be real: daily sunscreen is one of the most important steps in your skin care routine — but it’s rarely the most fun. Some leave you looking like a ghost, others feel sticky or chalky, and a few smell like you just walked out of a middle school locker room. But what if your SPF could actually make your skin look better?
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1 week ago | 
essence.com | Larry Stansbury
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Phylicia Rashad has always been that girl. We’ve loved her since her Clair Huxtable days, thanks to her sharp one-liners, grace, and effortlessly chic style. And while we’re still daydreaming about her iconic wardrobe, it’s time we give her beauty moments the flowers they genuinely deserve.
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1 week ago | 
essence.com | Larry Stansbury
When it comes to skincare, I’ve tried it all—vitamin C serums, chemical peels, exfoliating masks, and LED facials—on a mission to fade the stubborn dark spots that have lingered on my cheeks for years. But despite my carefully curated routine, hyperpigmentation still had a front-row seat on my face. So when I heard about Secret DUO, a treatment combining radiofrequency microneedling and laser energy, I was intrigued. Could this be the high-tech holy grail my melanin-rich skin had been waiting for?
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1 week ago | 
huffpost.com | Larry Stansbury
Let’s be real: vitamin C serums can feel like a gamble. Some formulas sting, some smell like hot dog water, and some just... do nothing. But when one under-$20 option racks up over 3,400 glowing reviews on Amazon, it’s worth paying attention. The LilyAna Naturals vitamin C serum is quietly becoming a cult favorite, earning rave reviews for its brightening, smoothing, and glow-boosting results — all at just $17 a bottle.
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2 weeks ago | 
essence.com | Larry Stansbury
“In The Chair” spotlights the incredible hairstylists and makeup artists in our community who are giving us major inspiration. Each week, they discuss their personal beauty and career journeys, what they’ve learned from their clients, and their top glam tips. For Tym Wallace, hairstyling isn’t just a profession, it’s a calling. Known for transforming crowns into red carpet moments, the Chicago native has built a name synonymous with style, soul, and edge.
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2 weeks ago | 
essence.com | Larry Stansbury
Growing up, I never thought I’d bond with my dad over grooming. He was all about function: a quick shave with a disposable razor and a bar of soap for everything. Me? I hoarded skincare samples and spent hours crafting the perfect routine. But over the years, I came to realize that grooming, in all its forms, was something much deeper. It became our bridge to connect, understand, and strengthen our relationship.
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3 weeks ago | 
essence.com | Larry Stansbury
For co-founders Cynthia Bailey—a model, mogul, and RHOA alum— and beauty industry powerhouse Dana Hill Robinson, Glowissima isn’t just a skincare brand. It’s over thirty years of sisterhood, healing, and intentionality bottled up in two powerhouse products: The Ultimate Radiance Face Cream and The Miracle Elixir Face Oil. “It’s been a long time coming,” says Bailey. “Dana and I met over 30 years ago when I first came to New York to model.
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3 weeks ago | 
essence.com | Larry Stansbury
My skin and I were going through it. In other words, I’d been experiencing everything from dry patches and dullness, to a general lack of radiance that no amount of moisturizer seemed to fix. With summer around the corner, naturally, I wanted something that would reset and hydrate my skin—because nothing says new season like a fresh, glowing face. The Hydrafacial at Oasis Day Spa in NYC did just the trick, even making me want to skip out on foundation for a whole entire week.
