As an Expert Esthetician for nearly four decades, I believe the best way to get results is being part of my clients’ journey both with hands-on professional treatments and a focused skincare routine for their skin type (what I like to call an “Action Plan”) to continue the results at home. In my series called

Let’s talk about hair color numbers and letters! You know that feeling when you’re standing in the hair color aisle staring at a box that says something like “6NW” or “5RV” and you have absolutely no idea what any of it means? I fielded this question all the time when I worked at Sally Beauty

If you’re anything like me, then controlling your edges can be difficult. Besides, looking for a good product to help control your edges is not a piece of cake. Do you know this struggle?  Handling your edges can be a process that leaves you feeling hopeless as if they’ll never lay longer than a few seconds.  Not

From the streets of Baltimore to countries around the world, Terrayae McCray, CEO and founder of Vividae Campaign, is changing the way we think about hair, culture, entrepreneurship, and opportunity. For many young Black girls growing up in Baltimore, hair becomes an important part of life at an early age. It represents beauty, confidence, identity,

Ready to unlock the secrets behind the viral makeup look korean beauty fans are raving about for 2026? This guide is your passport to the modern K-beauty world, blending step-by-step tips, expert product picks, and future-forward trends. Discover how the makeup look korean style has evolved, which must-have products top influencer lists, and how to

I was late to the party in learning about the Grande Lash Class Action lawsuit (here). In fact, I bought a mini-tube of Grande Lash just before news hit about the hormones in the Grande Lash and other lash and brow growth formulas like RapidLash, a longtime favorite of mine. The controversial ingredient at the

After 7 years of clinical research in tropical environments, XCAPE by Edith Delight identified four core skin concerns that consistently affect melanin-rich skin regardless of age, location, or lifestyle. These four concerns are: Surface Dehydration Hyperpigmentation Weak elasticity Overactive sebaceous activity These findings now form the scientific foundation behind every XCAPE formulation. While all four

I’m all about the nervous system these days. Over the last decade, life has become increasingly challenging-I think everyone experiences a season like that, especially in middle age. Today I’m sharing a sleep/relaxation roll on recipe, pillow spray, essential oil inhaler and diffuser recipe to help improve sleep, support the nervous system and relax your

What cosmetics brand hasn’t dreamed of having celebrities known for their glamour, style, and elegance as its muses? For Yon-Ka Paris, the dream became a reality and has lived on for many years. Who knows, maybe the Yon-Ka product in your skincare routine is the same as Katherine Heigel’s, Victoria Beckham’s, or Madonna’s? Today, we’re

Two flights + desert air = one very dehydrated face. Now what exactly is a dehydration test for the skin? According to me, a celebrity expert esthetician, it’s when I exposed my skin to two flights in the same day with the second flight landing in a super dry climate. My skin was as dehydrated