How This Social Entrepreneur is Empowering Businesswomen and Giving Back to Her Community

Gabrielle shares the importance of mentorship, serving her community and investing in yourself during a candid conversation with her mentor and mother, Ramona Deculus.

November 4, 2021

How Dwan White's Natural Hair Journey Helped Inspire Over 200 Hair Products

Learn more about the dynamic CEO and founder of Aunt Jackie’s and how she’s inspiring thousands of women to embrace their natural hair.

November 4, 2021

How to Become a NaturallyCurly Writer

This is what the NaturallyCurlly editors are looking for.

November 4, 2021

Michelle Breyer Inspires With Her Curl Journey and Entrepreneurship

Learn more about the curl boss that inspires all those with curly hair!

November 4, 2021

5 Things Naturalistas Never Knew About Luster Products

You’ve heard the brand name. Now, learn the #inspo behind it!

November 4, 2021

At Ampro, Innovation Starts by Listening to Customers

“We don’t just switch one ingredient for another in an effort to keep up with what’s trending.”

November 4, 2021

How Phyto Specific is Leveraging the Power of Botanicals for Beautiful Curls

We’re excited to launch our new series Leaders in Curl.

November 4, 2021

Why My Natural Hair Fits EVERY Professional Environment

“I do not want to be part of an organization which selects its employees based on their appearance, rather than experience.” – Whitney From the Blog

November 4, 2021

The Curl Talk Project Founder On Natural Hair Acceptance and Discrimination

“I wish someone could have told me that when I was 12 and convinced that straight hair was the only way for me to be beautiful.” Meet Curl Talk Project founder, Johanna.

November 4, 2021

SheaMoisture's Co-Founder, Richelieu Dennis, Buys Essence Magazine

“I want people to be surprised by some of the things we’re doing.” – Richelieu Dennis

November 4, 2021

Controversial Beauty Ads: How Many Times Can a Brand Get it Wrong?

Your thoughts? Let us know.

November 4, 2021

Does Essence Magazine Need Black Investors?

What’s essential in investing in ‘Essence’?

November 4, 2021

Job Satisfaction is Closer than You Think

A fulfilling life isn’t measured in inspirational TED Talk views…

November 4, 2021

Why This Mother Went 100% Natural–And Started Homesteading

How ‘natural’ are you willing to go?

November 4, 2021

How to Keep Your Curls (Even When You Work Out)

You can do this to keep your hair sweat and frizz-free after a workout.

November 4, 2021

We’re Pumped About This Month’s Book Club Book of the Month

Win your own copy.

November 4, 2021

How I Feel About “Good Hair” — As a Stylist

Unfortunately, the media is often used to promote stereotypes instead of being used as a tool to educate ourselves on the differences of others.

November 4, 2021

Stop Thinking "What Can I Do to Make Money," Think This Instead

Brandelyn Green, created Voice Of Hair, to give women an opportunity to find the best hairstylists in their area, plus be able to access their work before they book their appointment.

November 4, 2021

This Woman Didn't Want to Make Just Another Hair Product…

Creating a line of products with the right ingredients was just the beginning of the recipe for CEO and owner of Moisture Love, Jeannell Darden.

November 4, 2021

Would You Uproot Your Family of 5 for a More Authentic Life?

On a whim, this family of 5 traded their Chicago home for a home in Mexico — here’s why.

November 4, 2021