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Navigating The 5 Stages Of A Relationship That Every Couple Will Go Through

Navigating The 5 Stages Of A Relationship That Every Couple Will Go Through

Some things in life are predictable, but you wouldn’t expect relationships to be one of them. According to psychotherapist Jennifer Nurick, there are five distinct stages that most relationships tend to go through: the blissful beginning, the messy middle, and the successful or unsuccessful ending. These stages offer a roadmap […]

Natural Hair Brands Are Ditching The 1A-4C Hair Scale. Experts Say You Should Too

Hair care for Black women can be extremely turbulent. Over the past few decades, we’ve been tossed back and forth between trending products for luscious curls, must-have routines for healthy hair and self-appointed hair care experts who shove strict steps to follow for ‘better’ hair down our throats. Yet, with […]

I’m A Beauty Editor & This Is The Best SPF I’ve Ever Used

Whether or not ageing factors into your beauty routine, wearing a daily dose of sunscreen has endless benefits for the health of your skin. However, while it has long been a product dermatologists and facialists can’t stop talking about, there’s no denying that sunscreen has garnered a bit of a […]

The Activewear Hijab That Doesn’t Compromise On Comfort, Modesty Or Performance

The Activewear Hijab That Doesn’t Compromise On Comfort, Modesty Or Performance

“I found a lot of people staring at me on my hikes. Maybe it was because I was unfit…or because I was the only brown, Muslim woman wearing the hijab,” says Zahrah Mahmood, also known as @the_hillwalking_hijabi. Glasgow-based Zahrah hiked her first Scottish mountain (a Munro) in 2015 and although […]

What Would You Do To Keep Working From Home?

What Would You Do To Keep Working From Home?

Hot takes about how working from home is the downfall of society are, quite frankly, getting old. Remote work is not a groundbreaking concept, especially since a significant number of people were forced to figure it all out — and fast — following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-essential […]

This Product Is A Game-Changer For Dark Under-Eye Circles

This Product Is A Game-Changer For Dark Under-Eye Circles

A sign of not enough sleep, allergy flare-ups or simply genetics, there’s a whole host of reasons why you might have dark under-eye circles. While extremely common (and entirely normal), their appearance may bother some people. I’m in that boat. I don’t think I’ll ever look naturally bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (that’s […]

Sparkles, Snakes & Cowboy Boots: A Swiftie’s Guide To Dressing For Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Sparkles, Snakes & Cowboy Boots: A Swiftie’s Guide To Dressing For Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

In my world, when Taylor Swift goes on tour, it’s not a big deal; it’s not even a major deal. It’s only like Christmas, my birthday, and the best first date all rolled into one. This is my Super Bowl, my Joker and all I will be able to think […]

Will TikTok’s High Maintenance Beauty Routines Lead Me To Luxury? An Investigation

Will TikTok’s High Maintenance Beauty Routines Lead Me To Luxury? An Investigation

Haven’t you heard? The future of luxury beauty is Black. Beauty & The Bag is a guide that keeps a close eye on high-value skin, hair and makeup trends aimed at Black consumers and questions whether it’s always worth spending your hard-earned coins. With the help of experts and influencers, ‘Beauty & The Bag’ […]