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Baes Dej Loaf, Tinashe and Lion Babe Are Beauty Goddesses with MAC

Let me preface this quick post by saying: I think Dej Loaf is so bae and I think Tinashe had one of the best albums out last year (but no one seemed to notice). Oh, and Lion Babe (the daughter of Vanessa Williams) is so…damn…everything. Now, that I’ve gotten that off my chest, I’ll introduce…

Beauty Moment: How I became a beauty editor + my makeup pet peeve!

The Beauty, Video Posted by Melanie Yvette

Hola, ladies! This week, I have a new, fun video up on Beautifully Brown’s YouTube channel. Talking my journey as a beauty editor, what ‘Dark Girl’ really signifies, and the most annoying makeup pet peeve I will never get over. Share your thoughts, subscribe and stay tuned for more videos to come. XO, Melanie Yvette

That Metallic Gold Face You Know You Want

Eyes, Face, Lips, The Beauty Posted by Melanie Yvette

But darling, you’d look so fabulous with that metallic golden glow. Yes, you probably know this already. Ugh, that sexy, sultry glow is all I’ve been dreaming about. So, I tried and tried and tried to perfect this look. And, I did. Video coming soon (I promise). Here are the basic rules on golden metallic…

Welcome to Beauty Moment: Our New YouTube Video Series

The Beauty, Video Posted by Melanie Yvette

Yes, you read right! BB now has a YouTube channel. I’m so excited to launch the series, Beauty Moment.

11 Hair Questions Black Women Want the Real Answers To

Hair Posted by Melanie Yvette

We know: you just want to get to the questions and answers. New York City-based hairstylist La Shawn Thompson breaks down the first part to our most asked questions on Black hair. And don’t worry, she’s got so much more to share with BB readers. How do I actually grow my hair? The key to…

Every Skincare Question You Have, Answered (Part 1)

Skin, The Beauty Posted by Melanie Yvette

All women have skincare issues. But sometimes, Black women have questions and the answers feel impossible to find. Look no further. We sat down with Jill Riley, skin care expert and founder of nature-based skin and cosmetics company, Alapure. Your question: What really causes adult acne? Jill: It’s mainly hereditary and hormones, but the biggest…

No, You Still Cannot Touch My Hair

Hair, Opinion, The Lifestyle Posted by Kayla Peeples

For some reason, I never thought about the issue of people touching my natural hair until it actually happened. My friends and relatives who I know personally do it, but what about when it’s a stranger-who’s white? I’ve felt beautiful, ugly, insecure, nappy, good, bad, #flawless, and flawed the five years I’ve been natural. Accepting…

‘Momma, I Wanna be Light Skinned’ is the Book We Must All Read

The Beauty, The Lifestyle Posted by Camille Pegram

Momma, I wanna be light-skinned, is a phrase that some of us in the Black community have heard, thought, or regrettably muttered. It is also the title of Rhonda Bennett’s new book which recounts her experiences growing up in the harsh realities of colorism in Alabama. Thriving as a dark skinned woman of color in…

Introducing the Blackowned Boston In-Home Beauty Service (At Your Demand)

Hair Posted by Melanie Yvette

Boston Black owned on-demand in-home beauty service company, BeautyLynk is offering the African-American women of the New England area the chance to get their hair services done in the comfort of their home. Read about BeautyLynk below, and learn how co-founders Rica Elysee and Gesnel Gachelin are changing the hair business game in Boston. Beautifully Brown: What…

The Actual Makeup Brushes I Use All the Time

I get asked by my friends what I use to apply my makeup. Apparently, there’s been a weird misconception that we need 100 brushes to make our makeup look flawless. But, the uncanny truth is that a lot of the times, I just use my fingers. Especially for applying concealer, eyeshadows and blush. The natural…