Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Let’s talk about your nighttime skincare routine. Think of it as your skin’s reset button: a ritual that repairs, restores, and reminds you that your glow is worth the effort. It’s also a sacred slice of “me time”. It’s a moment to wind down, exhale, and pour back into yourself before bed. With insights from trusted estheticians and dermatologists (plus a few tried-and-true favorites from my own shelf), I’m breaking down a simple, effective nighttime skincare routine designed especially for Black women over 40. Because our…
Author: Savannah Herald
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Building an eczema skincare routine doesn’t have to feel clinical or overwhelming. But, it does require learning to care for your skin beyond flare-ups. It’s about daily habits that protect your barrier, calm irritation, and keep moisture where it belongs. This guide breaks down a dermatologist-informed routine that’s simple, soothing, and actually doable. It’s designed for sensitive, eczema-prone skin, especially for Black women, because your skin deserves expert-backed care that feels grounded, not sterile. Below, you’ll find a step-by-step approach that simplifies your routine from cleansing…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you’re a loyal Sephora customer, it’s time to circle the dates on your calendar because the 2025 Sephora Holiday Sale starts tomorrow! From Friday, October 31st through Monday, November 10th, nearly everything in-store is on sale, with savings up to 20%. Now is the perfect moment to finally treat yourself to those coveted beauty treasures you’ve had your eye on. Plus, it’s the ideal time to snag some glam gifts for your beauty-loving friends and family. Keep reading because I’ve got all the insider info you need, and I’m sharing an…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn EmailsourceCoquette Meets Cowrie Shells :3 Fall 2025 Beauty Trends Black Women Are Flipping on TikTokBy Danielle Cox for CurlyNikki.comI didn’t think I’d be wearing ribbons in my braids again after middle school. But here we are.Blame it on TikTok’s obsession with the coquette aesthetic, all bows, blush, and big flirty energy. But Black creators, as usual, said, bet. And now? We’ve got the coquette braid, cowrie-core, and soft sculpting taking over timelines like they never left.These are the Fall 2025 beauty trends we’re remixing and reclaiming, because…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond Pope Leo has urged political leaders in Lebanon to make peace their highest priority in a forceful appeal as he is visiting the country, which remains a target of Israeli airstrikes, on the second leg of his first overseas trip as Catholic leader.Leo, the first US pope, arrived in Beirut on Sunday from a four-day visit to Turkey where he said that humanity’s future was at risk because of the world’s unusual number of bloody conflicts, and condemned violence in the name of religion.Addressing a presidential palace chamber packed with…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond Nuns are everywhere – we’ve had Isabella Rossellini’s Sister Agnes stealing the show in Conclave and nuns with main character energy in The Phoenician Scheme, And Just Like That and Nine Perfect Strangers. On #nuntok (yes, a thing), real sisters demystify and give surprisingly irreverent glimpses into their lives. There was the Austrian trio jailbreaking from a care home to return to their beloved convent, and at the other end of the demographic scale, a rise in younger women following, or at least considering, cloistered vocations.Nun memes have become a…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond BEIRUT (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV left Turkey on Sunday (Nov. 30) for the capital of Lebanon, Beirut, where he met with government officials in the conflict-ridden and financially troubled country, home to one of the largest Christian communities in the Middle East. While on the plane between the two countries, Leo spoke to reporters on board about the significance of his visit to Turkey, where he commemorated the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea and voiced his message for peace, especially in Ukraine and in the…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration At D’IYANU, gratitude is at the heart of everything we do — and this Thanksgiving, our gratitude extends deeply to you, our community. Your continued support allows us not only to create bold, African inspired designs, but also to uplift the communities around us. This year, we’re proud to announce a meaningful partnership: We donated hundreds of D’IYANU clothing items to Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus, supporting patients in their mental health recovery journey. About Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Campus is a nonprofit…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Cyber Monday is finally here—and many of the fashion deals are even better than expected. With Black Friday behind us, this is one of the final days to get the pieces you’ve been eyeing before prices return to full price. If you didn’t prepare a shopping list ahead of time, consider this your curated guide to the very best Cyber Monday fashion deals happening right now. For a quick overview of some of the biggest sales: Nordstrom has up to 60% off (plus up to 40% off designer clearance), J.Crew is 50% off,…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Hosted by Derek Hough, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular” returns for its 10th year, featuring dazzling new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi. Narrated by Ginnifer Goodwin (voice of Judy Hopps in “Zootopia 2”), who carries on the tradition of sharing how the Disney Parks sparkle to life for the holidays, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular” airs MONDAY, DEC. 1, at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST on ABC, and streams next day on…