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Welcome to The State of Black Beauty: ELLE.com’s ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.

The State of Black Beauty

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Every Body Is a Carnival Body

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The State of Black Owned Beauty Brands

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Bea Dixon and Monique Rodriguez on Black Success

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Is the White House Finally Ready for Black Hair?

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Presented by SheaMoisture

The Renaissance of Black Beauty Boys

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Exclusive: Tarte Cosmetics Is Helping Black, Women-Led Businesses Shape Their Future

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30 Black-Owned Skincare Brands to Know

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Presented by Madam CJ Walker

Fashion Fair Built the Foundations of Black Beauty

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From ELLE for SheaMoisture

How SheaMoisture Is Building Up Black Communities

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Black Beauty and Style

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