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Author: Blake Newby

Rooted in ESSENCE
Beauty · Hair

Rooted in ESSENCE

By Blake Newby · Jun 25, 2025
Stylist Becky Akinyode Shares Fall Styling Tips
Fashion

Stylist Becky Akinyode Shares Fall Styling Tips

By Blake Newby · Sep 29, 2023
Talkin' Teeth: Behind One Woman's Veneers Journey
Beauty · Lifestyle · Plastic Surgery

Talkin' Teeth: Behind One Woman's Veneers Journey

By Blake Newby · Nov 2, 2022
The Three Products I Use To Keep My Newly Relaxed Hair Hydrated
Hair

The Three Products I Use To Keep My Newly Relaxed Hair Hydrated

By Blake Newby · Oct 3, 2022
The Halle You Haven't Heard

The Halle You Haven't Heard

By Blake Newby · Aug 22, 2022
The $500 Hair Tool That Black Women Are Completely Obsessed With — And For Good Reason
Beauty · Hair

The $500 Hair Tool That Black Women Are Completely Obsessed With — And For Good Reason

By Blake Newby · Aug 19, 2022
How This Haircare Brand Found Its Way Into My Heart — And My Curls
Beauty

How This Haircare Brand Found Its Way Into My Heart — And My Curls

By Blake Newby · Aug 17, 2022
What To Wear To NYC's Most Stylish New Restaurant — KYU NYC
Fashion · Food & Drinks · Lifestyle

What To Wear To NYC's Most Stylish New Restaurant — KYU NYC

By Blake Newby · Aug 15, 2022
Head Brit In Charge: The Black Woman Behind Skims And Good American
Fashion

Head Brit In Charge: The Black Woman Behind Skims And Good American

By Blake Newby · Aug 2, 2022
Kahlana Barfield-Brown's Upcoming Target Collection Is Equally As Fabulous As She Is — EXCLUSIVE
Fashion

Kahlana Barfield-Brown's Upcoming Target Collection Is Equally As Fabulous As She Is — EXCLUSIVE

By Blake Newby · Jul 29, 2022
These Three Products Made The Cut When I Decided To Shake Up My Curl Routine
Beauty

These Three Products Made The Cut When I Decided To Shake Up My Curl Routine

By Blake Newby · Jul 12, 2022
The 4 Products I Turn To When My Curls Are In Need Of A Little Extra Love
Beauty

The 4 Products I Turn To When My Curls Are In Need Of A Little Extra Love

By Blake Newby · Jun 6, 2022
The #1 Prestige Dry Shampoo Brand Is Now Defining Curls In Three Easy Steps
Beauty

The #1 Prestige Dry Shampoo Brand Is Now Defining Curls In Three Easy Steps

By Blake Newby · May 4, 2022
The All-Natural Serum That's Transforming Skin In Just Hours
Beauty

The All-Natural Serum That's Transforming Skin In Just Hours

By Blake Newby · Apr 17, 2022
Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Celeb Launch
Beauty

Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Celeb Launch

By Blake Newby · Apr 13, 2022
Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Nails
Beauty

Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Nails

By Blake Newby · Apr 13, 2022
Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Fragrance
Beauty

Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Fragrance

By Blake Newby · Apr 13, 2022
Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Hair
Beauty

Best In Black Beauty Awards 2022 — Hair

By Blake Newby · Apr 13, 2022
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