Essence Magazine

Editorial · Jul 2026

Best in black beauty awards

photographer:

Brendan Wixted

fashion editor/stylist:

Dione Davis

Magazine Cover · May 2026

Essence Magazine May 2026 Digital Covers

photographer:

Lelanie Foster

fashion editor/stylist:

Newheart Ohanian

hair stylist:

Takisha Sturdivant-Drew

Editorial · May 2026

The Chi Takes One Final Bow

photographer:

Lelanie Foster

fashion editor/stylist:

Newheart Ohanian

hair stylist:

Takisha Sturdivant-Drew

Magazine Cover · Apr 2026

of the Essence Magazine April 2026 Cover by Giulia Parmigiani

fashion editor/stylist:

Bryon Javar

hair stylist:

Carlos Ferraz

makeup artist:

Christiana Cassell

fashion editor/stylist:

Holly Macnaghten

Magazine Cover · Apr 2026

Essence Magazine April 2026 Cover

fashion editor/stylist:

Ilaria Urbinati

makeup artist:

Keita Moore

fashion editor/stylist:

Micah McDonald

fashion editor/stylist:

Reginald Reisman

fashion editor/stylist:

Wayman Bannerman

Editorial · Apr 2026

ESSENCE: You, Me & Tuscany by Giulia Parmigiani

fashion editor/stylist:

Bryon Javar

hair stylist:

Carlos Ferraz

makeup artist:

Christiana Cassell

fashion editor/stylist:

Holly Macnaghten

Magazine Cover · Oct 2025

Essence Magazine Fall/Winter 2025 Covers

hair stylist:

Jared Henderson

fashion editor/stylist:

Jason Rembert

photographer:

Myesha Evon

hair stylist:

Ricky Wing

set designer:

Sinclaire Reddings

Magazine Cover · Jul 2025

Essence Magazine 55th Anniversary Cover

manicurist:

Arlene Hinckson

photographer:

Mickalene Thomas

Editorial · Jul 2025

When Memory Meets the Moment

manicurist:

Aja Walton

model:

Giannie Couji

makeup artist:

Mimi Quiquine

photographer:

Quil Lemons

casting director:

Trevor Swain

Editorial · Jul 2025

When Memory Meets the Moment

fashion editor/stylist:

Mel'Renee Leamon

Editorial · Jul 2025

When Memory Meets the Moment

Models:

Sydney Acker

photographer:

Quil Lemons

Editorial · Jul 2025

When Memory Meets the Moment

Models:

Grailing King

photographer:

Quil Lemons

Magazine Cover · Jun 2025

Of The Essence Magazine June 2025 Cover

fashion editor/stylist:

Jason Rembert

Magazine Cover · May 2025

Of The Essence Magazine May 2025 Cover

fashion editor/stylist:

Chasidy Chevonne

Editorial · Apr 2025

Best of Beauty Awards

manicurist:

Arlene Hinckson

fashion editor/stylist:

Sharifa Morris

casting director:

Trevor Swain

photographer:

Vanessa Granda

Editorial · Apr 2025

Best of Beauty Awards

Models:

Rhaya Jacobs

photographer:

Vanessa Granda

Editorial · Mar 2025

Caribbean Fashion Collective (Lourenso R...

producer:

Norka Vazquez

creative director:

Xavier Walker

Magazine Cover · Mar 2025

Essence Magazine March/April 2025 Covers

set designer:

Mariska Lowri

Editorial · Mar 2025

The Beauty Issue

director:

Jean Dia

set designer:

Mariska Lowri

Magazine Cover · Feb 2025

Of The Essence Magazine February 2025 Co...

manicurist:

Aja Walton

videographer:

Jean Dia

Editorial · Jan 2025

By Emmanuel Sanchez Monsalve

manicurist:

Angie Aguirre

fashion editor/stylist:

Becky Akinyode

Magazine Cover · Jan 2025

Essence Magazine January/February 2025 C...

manicurist:

Angie Aguirre

fashion editor/stylist:

Becky Akinyode

director:

Jean Dia

Editorial · Jan 2025

Kysre Gondrezick

photographer:

Myles Loftin

Magazine Cover · Jan 2025

Of The Essence Magazine January 2025 Dig...

photographer:

Myles Loftin

Magazine Cover · Nov 2024

Essence Magazine November/December 2024 ...

hair stylist:

Angela Meadows

athlete:

Serena Williams

Editorial · Nov 2024

Serena Williams for Essence

hair stylist:

Angela Meadows

athlete:

Serena Williams

makeup artist:

Sheika Daley

Editorial · Oct 2024

June Ambrose: Rap's Style Architect

self:

June Ambrose

hair stylist:

Nicole Newland

Editorial · Sep 2024

Chief to Chief

photographer:

Kadeem Johnson

Magazine Cover · Sep 2024

Essence Magazine Collectors’ Edition 202...

fashion editor/stylist:

Corey Stokes

photographer:

Kadeem Johnson

Magazine Cover · Sep 2024

Essence Magazine September/October 2024 ...

editor:

Corey Stokes

makeup artist:

Kayla Perez

photographer:

Liz Johnson Artur

Editorial · Sep 2024

Haute Comb

manicurist:

Angie Aguirre

fashion editor/stylist:

Mel'Renee Leamon

Editorial · Sep 2024

More Than A Muse

Models:

Sabrina Dhowre Elba

Editorial · Sep 2024

Mowalola Exists Outside the Box

interviewer:

Lynette Nylander

photographer:

Richard Dowker

Editorial · Sep 2024

Resume Rundown

content creator:

Aleali May

photographer:

Kevin Amato

makeup artist:

Nimai Marsden

Editorial · Sep 2024

Tems Is Just A Girl

editor:

Corey Stokes

makeup artist:

Kayla Perez

photographer:

Liz Johnson Artur

Editorial · Sep 2024

The JT Method

editor:

Corey Stokes

hair stylist:

Tevin Washington

photographer:

Zee Nunes

Magazine Cover · Aug 2024

of the Essence Magazine August 2024 Cove...

editor:

Corey Stokes

hair stylist:

Tevin Washington

photographer:

Zee Nunes

Editorial · Jul 2024

Legacy And Vision In The Big Easy

fashion editor/stylist:

Chasidy Chevonne

photographer:

Kennedi Carter

casting director:

Paul Brickman

Editorial · May 2024

Damson Idris for Essence Sexiest Men’s I...

set designer:

Cody Rogers

Magazine Cover · May 2024

Essence Magazine May/June 2024 Covers

set designer:

Cody Rogers

hair stylist:

Shawn Shizz Porter

Editorial · May 2024

Usher Raymond for Essence Sexiest Men’s ...

set designer:

Cody Rogers

hair stylist:

Shawn Shizz Porter

Editorial · Mar 2024

Beyoncé, The Boss

hair stylist:

Nakia Rachon Collins

hair stylist:

Neal Farinah

fashion editor/stylist:

Shiona Turini

Editorial · Mar 2024

Black Women in Beauty

content creator:

Achieng Agutu

makeup artist:

Jaleesa Jaikaran

Magazine Cover · Mar 2024

Essence Magazine March/April 2024 Cover

© Ph: Andre D. Wagner

hair stylist:

Nakia Rachon Collins

hair stylist:

Neal Farinah

fashion editor/stylist:

Shiona Turini

Editorial · Mar 2024

Essence's Best in Beauty Awards 2024

Models:

Nisaa Majai

photographer:

Vanessa Granda

fashion editor/stylist:

Mel'Renee Leamon

casting director:

Paul Brickman

Editorial · Mar 2024

Essence's Best in Beauty Awards 2024

Models:

Nina Simone, Sasha Payton

photographer:

Vanessa Granda

Editorial · Mar 2024

Essence's Best in Beauty Awards 2024

set designer:

Cody Rogers

Magazine Cover · Mar 2024

of the Essence Magazine March 2024 Digit...

content creator:

Achieng Agutu

makeup artist:

Jaleesa Jaikaran

Social Media · Feb 2024

Agbobly's 'Bienvenue Aboard' Is A Master...

designer:

Jacques Agbobly

photographer:

Nicholas James Needham

Social Media · Feb 2024

Agbobly's 'Bienvenue Aboard' Is A Master...

Models:

Chidera Okonkwo

photographer:

Nicholas James Needham

Social Media · Feb 2024

Agbobly's 'Bienvenue Aboard' Is A Master...

© Ph: Nicholas James Needham

Models:

Christian Hicks, Shamar Smith

photographer:

Nicholas James Needham

Social Media · Feb 2024

Agbobly's 'Bienvenue Aboard' Is A Master...

Models:

Mou Lam

photographer:

Nicholas James Needham

Magazine Cover · Feb 2024

Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2024 Di...

makeup artist:

Christiana Cassell

fashion editor/stylist:

Nichole Goodman

hair stylist:

Tinisha Meeks

Editorial · Jan 2024

All Hail the Queens

hair stylist:

Felicia Leatherwood

fashion editor/stylist:

Solange Franklin

Magazine Cover · Jan 2024

Essence GU Digital Cover Jan/Feb 2024

fashion editor/stylist:

Danasia Sutton

set designer:

Jesse Hoffman

makeup artist:

Yasmin Istanbouli

Magazine Cover · Jan 2024

Essence Magazine January/February 2024 C...

hair stylist:

Felicia Leatherwood

fashion editor/stylist:

Solange Franklin

Editorial · Jan 2024

Lingerie story

Models:

Thanowa Lual

photographer:

Oscar Ouk

Editorial · Nov 2023

A Conversation With Alva Chinn On The 50...

Models:

Alva Chinn

Editorial · Nov 2023

Dazzling Details

photographer:

Oscar Ouk

Magazine Cover · Nov 2023

Essence Magazine November 2023 Digital C...

makeup artist:

Alexander Echeverri

photographer:

Daniel Obasi

movement director:

Nana-Yaa Asare Boadu

Magazine Cover · Nov 2023

Essence Magazine November/December 2023 ...

set designer:

Carlos Anthony Lopez

creative director:

Corey Stokes

fashion editor/stylist:

Danielle Hawkins

makeup artist:

Saisha Beecham

hair stylist:

Tym Wallace

fashion editor/stylist:

Wouri Vice

Editorial · Nov 2023

The Art of Advertising with Telfar

fashion editor/stylist:

Avena Gallagher

fashion editor/stylist:

Corey Stokes

designer:

Telfar Clemens

Editorial · Nov 2023

Victoria Monet

makeup artist:

Alexander Echeverri

photographer:

Daniel Obasi

movement director:

Nana-Yaa Asare Boadu

Editorial · Sep 2023

Revelations By Shikeith

Models:

Kendall Baisden

photographer:

Shikeith

fashion editor/stylist:

Solange Franklin

Editorial · Sep 2023

Elevate Your Style

Models:

Sundus Jama

photographer:

Oscar Ouk

Editorial · Sep 2023

Elevate Your Style

Models:

Munaiya Bilal

photographer:

Oscar Ouk

Magazine Cover · Sep 2023

Essence Magazine September/October 2023 ...

set designer:

Carlos Anthony Lopez

fashion editor/stylist:

Corey Stokes

designer:

Sergio Hudson

Magazine Cover · Jul 2023

Essence Magazine July/August 2023 Cover

photographer:

Derek Blanks

Editorial · Jun 2023

Dominique Fishback is as real as it gets

photographer:

Callum Walker Hutchinson

hair stylist:

Sharif Poston

Magazine Cover · May 2023

Essence Magazine May/June 2023 Cover

photographer:

Myesha Evon

Editorial · May 2023

Jalen Hurts

photographer:

Myesha Evon

Editorial · Apr 2023

A Brooklyn Story

fashion director:

Corey Stokes

Editorial · Apr 2023

Kelela

fashion editor/stylist:

Corey Stokes

Editorial · Mar 2023

Brian Tyree Henry March Digital Cover

photographer:

Myesha Evon

Magazine Cover · Mar 2023

Essence Magazine March 2023 Black Women ...

hair stylist:

Araxi Lindsey

photographer:

Paul Mpagi Sepuya

makeup artist:

Sage White

Editorial · Mar 2023

Essence's Best in Black Beauty Awards

Models:

Noni Cyngor, Yanii Gough

photographer:

Christine Hahn

Editorial · Feb 2023

Suited

makeup artist:

Mimi Quiquine

Magazine Cover · Jan 2023

Essence Magazine January/February 2023 C...

manicurist:

Chaun Legend

set designer:

Jesse Hoffman

hair stylist:

Ray Christopher

Editorial · Jan 2023

Lori Harvey

manicurist:

Chaun Legend

set designer:

Jesse Hoffman

hair stylist:

Ray Christopher

Magazine Cover · Sep 2022

Essence Magazine September 2022 Digital ...

set designer:

Carlos Anthony Lopez

hair stylist:

Cynthia Alvarez

hair stylist:

Tym Wallace

Magazine Cover · Sep 2022

Essence Magazine September/October 2022 ...

hair stylist:

Fesa Nu

set designer:

Sinclaire Reddings

Magazine Cover · Jul 2022

Essence Magazine July/August 2022 Cover

makeup artist:

Preston Meneses

Magazine Cover · Jul 2022

Essence Magazine Summer 2022 Digital Cov...

set designer:

Sinclaire Reddings

Editorial · Jul 2022

HAIR RENAISSANCE

Models:

Yanii Gough

photographer:

Myesha Evon

Editorial · Jul 2022

Janet

makeup artist:

Preston Meneses

Editorial · Apr 2022

Liner Diaries

Models:

Thomasina Pearce

Editorial · Mar 2022

Chanté Adams X Black Woman in Hollywood

photographer:

JD Barnes

Editorial · Mar 2022

Nia Long X Black Woman in Hollywood

photographer:

JD Barnes

Magazine Cover · Feb 2022

Essence Magazine February 2022 Digital C...

photographer:

Flo Ngala

Editorial · Feb 2022

Method Man

photographer:

Flo Ngala

Editorial · Jan 2022

Hair Awards

photographer:

Seleen Saleh

Magazine Cover · Dec 2021

Essence Magazine December 2021 Covers

manicurist:

Sunshine Outing

photographer:

Itaysha Jordan

photographer:

Ramona Rosales

hair stylist:

Shelby Swain

Editorial · Sep 2021

Sunday Best

photographer:

Isabel Okoro

Magazine Cover · Jul 2021

Essence Magazine Summer 2021 Covers

manicurist:

Sunshine Outing

Editorial · Jul 2021

Wunmi Mosaku

photographer:

Amandla Baraka

hair stylist:

Cheryl T. Bergamy

makeup artist:

Jennifer Nam

Magazine Cover · Mar 2021

Essence Magazine March/April 2021 Cover

fashion editor/stylist:

Ade Samuel

Editorial · May 2020

Black Beauty Through the Ages

other:

Oren Siddo

Editorial · May 2020

Lashana Lynch

manicurist:

Nettie Davis

Magazine Cover · Jan 2020

Essence Magazine January/February 2020 C...

other:

Oren Siddo

Editorial · Dec 2019

Brilliant Baubles

photographer:

Takahiro Ogawa