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Even though romantic love seems to get all the shine in February, we can’t forget to take some time out to love on the women who lift us up and fix our crowns as well. Galentine’s Day (February 13) is all about celebrating your girl squad and reminding them just how much their love, support, and friendship means to you. Because whether you have a bae or not, we all know good girlfriends can be hard to find.

Galentine’s is the perfect excuse to call the crew over,

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Wednesday night was this year’s amfAR New York gala and our favorite red carpet regulars spared no glam for the major charity event. Colorful lips and dramatic eyes abound from Iman, who was honored at the event, to Ebonee Davis and La La Anthony.

And while all this perfect hair and beautiful makeup is fun to to look at and draw inspiration from, the purpose of the gala is the true winner of the night. In case you didn’t know, amfAR is The Foundation for AIDS Research, with a mission to end the global AIDS epidemic.

Since the 1980’s the organization has invested millions of dollars into programs that support AIDS research, HIV prevention, and more. The galas and dinners help raise money to further their initiatives, which so many Black women are affected by.

So we’re excited for the outstanding looks that the ladies put on, but their presence to support this cause is the most awe-inspiring. Check out how they showed up and showed out in the gallery below.

The post The Best Beauty Looks From The 2020 amfAR New York Gala appeared first on Essence.

Let the record show that there are a million ways to wear braids, including elaborate cornrows, pretty fishtail plaits, and our latest obsession, knotless box braids.

Similar to box braids, our go-to ‘do for the summer month and vacations, the hairstyle is a great way to protect our strands from stress and explore various lengths.

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To see how celebrities have been slaying this season’s hottest hairstyle, check out the gallery below.

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A sadistic mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw.

Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.

Spiral stars Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson, and is produced by the original Saw team of Mark Burg and Oren Koules. The film is directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by Josh Stolberg & Pete Goldfinger.

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