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Most women have had at least one bad hair salon experience. The founders of Swivel Beauty are making sure your stylist is a perfect match for your hair.

According to a survey conducted over the first 11 months of 2018 by Tokyo Shoko Research, 86 beauty parlors filed for bankruptcy last year, the highest figure ...

Jihan Thompson and Jennifer Lambert founded Swivel to help other women of color find spots to get their hair done.

Press Release – 18 Feb 2019. Research and Development News — . . Latest Update “Global Barbers Chair Market Insights, Forecast to 2025” with Industries ...

In another setting, an SUV emblazoned with giant flaming golf balls might not cause a stir. But on the honeycombed streets of Hanoi, swarmed by motorbikes ...

Swivel Beauty helps black women easily find hairstylists who can understand their hair.

Editor's Note: A Day in the Life: Women leaders and entrepreneurs share a behind-the-scenes video diary on what it is like to be in their shoes for a day.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My regular hair stylist, A., has been out sick, and it seems as if she won't be coming back soon. I went to another stylist, B., at my stylist ...

President Trump has offered a deal on immigration, but the clients at one hair salon in San Antonio weren't buying it.

You don't have to commit to certain apps based on your hair texture or skin tone, but it is nice to know there are more options available for people of color to ...

American Airlines will be flying some of Hollywood's biggest stars from LA and New York to London for Sunday's Baftas. Here MailOnline Travel offers a look at ...

The beauty booking program connects black and Hispanic women with salons that know how to care for textured hair.

Each year, we celebrate all the very best in design from the past year in the Wallpaper* Design Awards. What follows is a visual feast of the hottest design, ...

The new beauty trends that will change everything in 2019.

In large-part machining, rigidity of the machine and its fundamental construction are critical to process efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

Black female business owners are a booming economic force in the U.S. Here are nine women leading the charge.

What's the secret to success? A recent stat pinpoints playing sports growing up as a commonality 96 percent of top female executives share. We decided to talk ...

ESSENCE's Future 15 list spotlights Black millennial disruptors who are creating a new definition for success. Meet tomorrow's greatest influencers today.

By Alaina Perdon Elm Staff Writer. In a major victory for the environment, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced the country will be completely rid of ...

By Erica Quinones. Elm Staff Writer. Students, faculty, and Chestertown residents gathered in Decker Theater for the Martin Luther King Jr. Read-In on Monday, ...

In a world dominated by mobile applications, here are some standouts in the beauty industry that were created by black entrepreneurs.

Whether it's dealing with makeup that's too muted or a hair product that doesn't work with a specific texture, real-life beauty problems can lead to the start of a ...

Three new businesses founded by women of color, have recently launched, each designed to make the hair styling process for black hair easier.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SEPHORA, the global leader in prestige beauty retail, announced today the entrepreneurs selected to ...

Prime Day Launches are a selection of new products that are only available to Prime members for a limited time. You can check here for an updated list, but ...

If you want to straighten your curly or wavy hair, you need a good hair straightener. These are the best hair straighteners you can buy.

With the right curling iron and plenty of practice, you can get Instagram-worthy curls at home. We did the research to find the best curling irons you can buy for ...

If you have an epic makeup collection, you need a makeup organizer to make your routine go smoother. These are the best makeup organizers you can buy.

ON BEAUTY: ESSAYS, REVIEWS,FICTION AND PLAYSBy Wally SwistAdelaide Bookswallyswist.comAmherst poet Wally Swist has been stretching his literary ...

There's no question that social media's role in our lives has influenced sales in the cosmetics market, partially because users want to appear their best when ...

Customer experience is more than just the *service* customers receive in stores. It also involves the product. Customer-centric products take customer feedback ...

Eyeliner can add a hint of drama to your look. We've found the best eyeliner for most people's needs and we have other picks for those who want a budget ...

The best office chairs and home-office chairs on Amazon, including mesh, ergonomic, and velvet styles; chairs with lumbar support, arm rests, and headrests; ...

Ingredients. BASF's Birte Kattelmann-Jagdt delves into the evolution of cosmetics. We are living in an age when cosmetics innovation is advancing faster than ...

Here's our list of the best last-minute Prime Day 2018 deals still going on, including tech, smart home and kitchen, travel, and back-to-school. Many of the best ...

ARCADIA, Calif., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Some products in the beauty industry could use a makeover. With all the amazing technology and ...

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In the market for a new moisturiser? Gone are the days of perusing beauty halls to find the one you want. Now, a simple scroll through Instagram will present ...

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You want to win the holidays? Tell us about who you're shopping for, and we'll suggest a gift curated by the Los Angeles Times.

With advances in A.I. and engineering, robots are galumphing, rolling, and being U.P.S.-delivered into our homes, Patricia Marx writes.

Sure, everyone has a camera on their smartphone. But if you want to be a vlogger — and a shot above the rest — you have to invest in the right camera.

The kitchens and baths of 2018 are all about clean lines, soft hues (with a pop of color drama), maximum efficiency, smart systems and the curated look (say no ...

Smaller monthly updates for Windows 10 may help push the operating system onto more machines as its predecessor faces retirement, a patch expert said.

Black women are emerging as leaders across all sectors of the economy. Because they have had to overcome adversities to succeed, those who make it tend to ...

The hunter had been sitting in the tree stand since daylight and hadn't seen a deer. It was almost 1 p.m. now and cold, hunger and discouragement was setting ...

GALESBURG — A new cosmetology school will open next month in Galesburg, filling the void left when Carl Sandburg College's cosmetology program shut ...

Vista, Calif. — Distinctive Plastics Inc. decided it needed to get into molding for medical device components in 2010. A year later, when it obtained its ISO 13485 ...

To stave off our "how is it December already" blues, we've taken to staring at photos of the French Riviera. Plage, here we come: French airline La Compagnie ...

In politics, “pivot” is one of those irregular conjugations that goes something like: I listen to reason, you pivot, he/she/it swivels, they U-turn. It is enjoying a vogue ...

In early August, Gilt's Alexandra Wilkis Wilson made headlines when she announced her decision to leave the company she had co-founded to take over the ...

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: My regular hair stylist, A., has been out sick, and it seems as if she won't be coming back soon. I went to another stylist, B., at my stylist ...

Chances are, you only order from Amazon when you know specifically what you need — like, the Crazy Rich Asians sequel or water filter refills. But Amazon is ...

Splashes of gold, waves of red, streaks of orange and that strangely comforting sound of crunching through the fallen leaves or hearing the wind scrape them ...

If you're wary of those bargain-priced buys, concerned that you'll be getting what you pay for if you purchase something that's too inexpensively priced, set your ...

Vintage wooden toolbox made years ago by my grandpa. Wooden oak swivel handle. Was made long enough for old wooden handle saws. Great for reuse as a ...

At the last minute, with an unfortunate combination of bad news and gratuitous drama, the divorced father was unable to attend his daughter's wedding.

In Netflix's Nappily Ever After, the onscreen chameleon met a new challenge: playing a woman a lot like herself, in need of release.

Dynamic Tower in Dubai, to be completed by 2020, will have floors that can rotate 360 degrees.

"There are so many things happening so fast," Anitta says over the phone, sounding slightly exasperated, during a break while filming La Voz Mexico at the end ...

It is true that in the salon and spa equipment segment, there is far too much competition, which makes it diffi cult for small and mid segment brands to survive.

Samsung has been threatening to release a folding phone for the better part of five years, and now it looks like it might actually happen. In an interview with ...

You need a lot of tools to cook a good Thanksgiving dinner. These are the best Thanksgiving cooking tools you can buy for turkey prep and more.

The independent beauty movement is unstoppable. It's no longer niche and it's no longer negligible. Here Cosmetics Design examines all things indie—what's ...

Hampton startup Ad Air's virtual reality work is getting noticed by the entertainment industry, specifically in helping the rock band Matchbox Twenty give fans a ...

Alexander Weygers, a Renaissance man in the mold of the tech industry's stated ideal, inspired an art dealer to become an acolyte.

A look at the aircraft, technology, and innovations that have turned business jets into one of the safest and most indulgent ways to travel.

Thanks to a strategic redemption of 50000 Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles, though, I got to enjoy the utmost in in-flight luxury on a recent trip.

Earning the title of "bizarre" can be a very good thing — especially if you're a product looking to stand out in a sea of products. All of the bizarre products on ...

This midsize bizjet is the penultimate edition of a model that benefited from a series of improvements during its 51-year production run.

Standout gifts can be hard to come by. After all, how do you think the fruitcake became the stuff of gift-giving legends? If you're the kind of person who eschews ...

One of the great things about giving gifts is the feeling you get when you know that you've found something that'll truly touch someone you love. Shopping on a ...

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Sussex, one of the largest Marriott franchisees in the country, is in the midst of an aggressive renovation ...

As we evolve and our needs change over the years, so do design sensibilities. My design philosophy is to approach life changes as *fresh* starts, opportunities to ...

CALABASAS, Calif., March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Augmented reality pioneer FaceCake Marketing Technologies, Inc., creator of the Swivel® Virtual Dressing ...

Along with the beauty and precision that the Swiss are known for around the world, the Pilatus PC-24 delivers on the company's promise to its customers.

Confession: I have never once actually gone to a physical, brick-and-mortar store to shop on Black Friday. I just… don't really think I'd be able to handle it, frankly ...

Every week, we pick a new episode of the week. It could be good. It could be bad. It will always be interesting. You can read the archives here. The episode of ...

If you're a newcomer to town, you need to hit this old-school favorite — and if you've been around, don't forget to show your love. Welcome to the first in...

As a woman of colour, finding the right concealer shade can be tricky. The need for a good one has become even more pressing for me recently; late nights, ...

Here's our non-touristy guide to a touristy New York City, which includes little-known loopholes, tips, and tricks for Times Square, Broadway, Empire State ...

While we may love shopping for home decor, our wallets don't — especially when it comes to bigger ticket items like rugs, sofas, tables, and appliances.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Technics today unveiled two new wireless headphones, the EAH-F70N and EAH-F50B. Both models support ...

Including where to find the best spa treatment and the best colorist worth the six-week wait.

Recently, Bumble, the social networking app wherein you can date, meet a BFF, or network via Bumble Bizz, announced a new partnership called “The Ball is in ...

CANADIAN oilfield hauler Oculus Transport Ltd was one of six fleets to take delivery of a new Kenworth W990 tractor.

A single Amazon search can send you spiraling through a whole array of emotions. One product makes you ask, "Why does this exist?" while the next prompts ...

The year's most interesting collection of gadgetry and technology of many sorts hit Las Vegas this past week in the form of CES 2019. We looked at the lot,

Alison Pataki's memoir, "Beauty in the Broken Places," recounts how her life was upended after her husband suffered a stroke on a flight to Seattle, while she ...

The 76-year-old's new album is a rebuke to the president – and a startling return to form. Years of misogyny, however, have prepared her for the backlash.

What the debut writer Kristen Roupenian learned from a masterful tale that dramatizes the horrors of being a young woman.

Sneaking around isn't easy — but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Whether it's nosy neighbors or snooping family members, keeping folks from ...

Millennials are a lot of things: hard-working, intent on changing the world, maybe a little too into avocado toast, and plenty of other traits that might come to mind.

The original Hula-Hoop girl is sitting in a café wearing a leopard-lined jacket, gold-painted nails, and Revlon lipstick in a shade called Orange Flip. She is ...

Let's face it: adulting is hard. The amount of stuff we've got to handle on a daily basis — between work, family, friends, and juggling finances, not to mention the ...

Finding the best hair straighteners to suit your hair is quite the task as there are so many to choose from, yet a great quality hair tool is a beauty staple for most ...

They are stunning; there's no question. And the name, "painted wolves", seems so apt. Their dappled tan and black fur, shot through with flashes of white, ...

Using long leaders for bottom fishing? Clip your weight. Originally designed to add a float, the Balloon Fisher King clip, with zip tie added, makes a great ...

Apple iOS and Salesforce's CRM will be brought together to facilitate new mobile apps for business, thanks to a new strategic partnership between Apple and ...

(Meredith) – Emerson Tool Company is recalling 208,000 RIDGID wet/dry vacuums after discovering the on/off switch can become dislodged and expose ...