Melanin Edit
Hair
How to Grow Out Your Relaxer With Minimal Breakage
Experts explain what it takes to transition from a perm to natural hair.
By Janell M. Hickman-Kirby and Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
We Are on the Cusp of Another Natural Hair Movement
One TikTok creator’s viral comments about wigs and weaves are resurfacing a divided conversation about embracing your natural texture.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Bring On The Heat
How to Silk Press Your Hair Without Getting Heat Damage
Experts break down how to get silky straight strands without frying your hair.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
How to Wash Box Braids So They Don't Get Frizzy or Moldy
Just because your hair is in a protective style doesn't mean you can skip the shampoo.
By Danielle James and Annie Blay-Tettey
Skin
The Skin-Care Routines of 8 Black Dermatologists
These experts share the serums, moisturizers, and sunscreens that get them through their day.
By Kaleigh Fasanella and Nykia Spradley
Product Review
4 Allure Editors Try Grow-Good, Cardi B's New Hair-Care Line
She says these formulas are the secret sauce behind her waist-length hair.
By Allure Editors
INTERVIEW
Keke Palmer on Her Pixie Cut Era and Going Back to Relaxers
The actor talks about maintaining her big chop and permitting herself to choose ease when it comes to her hair.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Style
Boho Braids Give Classic Box Braids an Effortless Upgrade
The looks combines the structure of braids with romantic, free-flowing curls and waves.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
18 Black-Owned and -Founded Hair-Care Brands for Natural and Textured Hair
Some of our favorite shampoos, conditioners, and stylers hail from these brands
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Skin
18 Black-Owned Skin-Care Brands That'll Elevate Your Routine
We found complexion-perking finds for basically every skin type.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
The ’90s Fluffy Bob Will Make You Excited to Get a Silk Press
The voluminous chop captures the same je ne sais quoi that Nia Long, Halle Berry, and Naomi Campbell embodied during that era.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
Miracle Knots Give You Salon-Level Boho Braids At Home
The braiding method has gone viral for how easy it is to do yourself.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
The Top Natural Hair Trends of 2026 Prioritize Low Tension
This year is all about doing less pulling, heating, and manipulating.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
The Curl Pattern Chart Is Long Overdue for an Upgrade
The 30-year-old system that classifies hair texture with letters and numbers overlooks science and enforces racial biases.
By Henny Jacobs
Hair
12 Natural Bridal Hairstyles That Will Elevate Your Wedding Day Look
These textured hairstyles are as elegant as they come.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Hair
This Is How the Woman With the World's Largest Afro Retains Her Length
Plus more tips from pros for growing long curls and coils.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
Eczema & Psoriasis
5 Black Dermatologists on How They Handle Their Eczema
What works for them, what doesn’t, and what you may want to try too.
By Lynya Floyd
The Melanin Edit
How One Woman Turned Her Battle With Eczema Into a Lifeline for Others
“Before I started running this group, I suffered in silence.”
By Lynya Floyd
Hair
I Tried Unruly, the Hairstyling Service That Sends a Braider to Your House
The were no surprises, no damaged edges, and no last-minute “hey boo” texts.
By Annie Blay-Tettey
BREAKING NEWS
Kim Kardashian Hired Ami Colé Founder Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye to Lead Skims Beauty
This gives us some major insights into how Skims Beauty will operate.
By Annie Blay-Tettey