Fitness & Nutrition
Summer nail polish is feeling blue. From turquoise to cobalt, these blue nail polish shades are vibrant and work for both manis and pedis alike, according to Refinery29. Here are their top 6 picks! Butter London 3 Free Lacquer in Blagger, $14 OPI for Sephora in Natural Environ-Mint, $9.50 YSL La Laque Long Lasting Nail […]
A natural hair style can hold its own, whether you’re caught in a summer rain, splashing in the pool, or racing through the sprinklers. There are many options for beating the summer heat and keeping your natural style in check. From braids to twists to curly freestyle, this summer’s natural hair styles offer simple looks […]
Sunscreen is essential (this you’re aware of!), but before you buy it and apply it, learn the latest scoop from Glamour. And if you think black women don’t need sunscreen: think again! How To (And Why You Should) Protect Your Skin From The Sun 1. It’s Not Just About the SPF Level. “Once you go […]
I am ALL about wearing bright colors! I love showing off my tan in bright summer clothes. Maybe it is my personality or maybe its just the hot summer weather that has me loving these colors. Either way, I can’t get enough of teal, orange, yellow, purple and hot pink clothes. Whether it’s for work […]
Another way to rid your face of blackheads and whiteheads besides using your fingers is to use a comedone extractor like this Double-ended Blended Extractor ($16, sephora.com). If not used properly, this stainless steel double loop tool, will most certainly leave a scar, so please remember to apply just enough pressure during extraction. If you haven’t used one of these tools before, just […]
Supermodel Jessica White is launching a cosmetics line for women of color. Though the stunning Sports Illustrated model has had a checkered past (see: drug addiction, sexual abuse, arrests and court dates), she ultimately hopes to encourage other women to be beautiful from the inside out. So will you be buying her Devise Beauty cosmetics? […]
Every time Beyonce puts out a new album, it comes with a new sound and style. From the bluesy funk and twang of “B’Day” and it’s French-Creole inspired album artwork to the acoustic adult ballads of “I Am…” and it’s simple, stripped down, black-and-white photo shoot, Bey is always reinventing herself. But what inspired the […]
The Kardashian sisters have launched a new nail polish collection – well, Khloe & Kourtney did, Kim is busy planning a wedding. In collaboration with Nicole by OPI, the line includes 14, um, “Kolors.” Though we cringe every time they inklude an unnecessary “k” (see what we did there?), we must admit, we love the […]
Famed and highly sought after celebrity makeup artist, AJ Crimson, took a few moments out of his hectic schedule to give Hue Knew It a bird’s eye view into his world of beauty one question at a time. Q: Inquiring minds want to know…who are some the celebs you’ve had the pleasure of working with? Estelle, Brandy, Hilary Duff, Amerie, […]
Derek Blanks has made a name for himself as the photographer who best captures the best sides of our favorite singers, actresses, models and TV personalities of color. From Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson to Eve Marcille and Niecy Nash, Derek knows how to get one’s alter-ego to appear in front of a camera. But […]
Famed designer Nicole Miller has teamed up with Indego Africa, a non-profit organization that partners with Rwandan weavers and seamstresses to sell their items to high-end retailers. The profits are then returned back and put into literary, business and computer skill classes for the women of Africa. The byproducts of the collaboration are beautiful! Shorts, […]
Does your skin immediately sting or turn red when you apply makeup or skin care products? If yes, then you have sensitive skin. In many cases, the ingredients *sulfates and *parabens are the reasons why your skin reacts so negatively. Is it too much to ask for a beauty product that won’t cause you unbearable discomfort when applied? For a time it was, but some well-known and […]
