BEAUTYCON

1 month ago | beautycon.com | Jordyn Brown

Donni Davy didn’t set out to become a beauty brand founder, let alone a makeup artist. This might come as a shock to fans of Davy, whose cult-favorite beauty looks on HBO’s hit show Euphoria’s have been integrated deep into the zeitgeist and onto everyone’s mood boards. The makeup artist was initially on a completely different career path: she was a photographer. “I was an art kid; I was into painting, colors, and glitter. etc. I had no real interest in makeup growing up,” she tells Beautycon.

2 months ago | beautycon.com | Larry Stansbury

It’s that time of year when brilliant Black women come together to celebrate each other. In other words, ESSENCE had their 18th annual Black Women in Hollywood event yesterday in Los Angeles. The ceremony honored Teyana Taylor, Cynthia Erivo, Raamla Mohamed, Marla Gibbs, and more. To say the very least, the attendees served us next-level glamour, confidence, and all the melanin magic we could ever dream of.

2 months ago | beautycon.com | Larry Stansbury

As a Black man, my journey with my curls has been one of self-discovery, cultural pride, and pushing back against societal norms. For us, hair is never just hair—it’s a statement of identity, a celebration of our roots, and a silent act of defiance against a world that often tries to define who we are. My mother, with her own crown of coily hair, took such pride in styling mine. When I was a baby, she’d braid it, twist it, or leave it free to thrive in its natural state.

2 months ago | beautycon.com | Larry Stansbury

As for many things, TikTok has become a go-to destination for curly hair divas. From heatless curling techniques to styling routines, we’re constantly look for ways to enhance the definition and volume of our curls. Always eager to discover new ways to give TLC to my curls, I explored and tested some of TikTok’s most popular curly hair trends. The results? Some were total game-changers, while others are best left scrolling past the For You Page.

2 months ago | beautycon.com | Larry Stansbury

Heatless curls are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. Let’s face it: heat styling can be very tempting. Who doesn’t love the instant results of smooth waves or beautifully defined curls? However, excessive heat can be damaging to natural hair. It strips away moisture, weakens strands, and can lead to breakage or irreversible heat damage. This is where heatless curls come into play. They provide a way to achieve stunning styles while keeping your hair healthy and intact.