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Behind Gymnast Jordan Chiles’ Olympic-Winning Beauty Routine – Essence

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Just after winning the gold medal in the ladies’s artistic all-around on the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, first individual bronze for her floor exercises – gymnast Jordan ChilesThe race to the highest didn’t end (or begin) on the rostrum. From the French Team USA suggestions she competed in to her glittering makeup moment on the parallel bars, the medalist also played a job in what the media dubbed “Beauty Olympics“which, based on her fans, earned her one other gold.

Leading as much as the Games, constructing a skincare routine that focused on her skin was at the highest of her busy training schedule. “When I’m in the gym and I’m really working hard for hours a day, I try to keep my makeup routine light and easy,” Chiles tells ESSENCE. “This year, before I went to Paris, I really focused on my skincare routine.” In a recent Fashion video, you may see how the gymnast uses Fenty Skin Total Cleanser to assist her cope with oily skin before applying Vitamin C Serum Bliss Bright Idea.

Behind gymnast Jordan Chiles' Olympic-winning beauty routine
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 5: (EDITOR’S NOTE: The image was captured by a robotic camera positioned above the playing court.) Jordan Chiles of Team United States competes in the ladies’s free exercise final in artistic gymnastics on day 10 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

With a serum designed to scale back hyperpigmentation, the Afro-Latina Olympian explains her troubled history with the skin problem. According to the NIH, lively melanin combined with inflammation – often brought on by pimples – can result in discoloration and scarring which disproportionately affects darker skin tones. Regardless of her gravity-defying gymnastics feats, using skin-first products in her routine was a must before the Olympics. “I knew I was going to be on TV and I wanted to look and feel my best,” Chiles says.

Then she entered the Olympic Village. “If I’m competing or if one of my girls from Team USA is competing, I do a full glam look,” she says. A step up from her no-makeup, mascara, and brow gel routine during training, Chiles added stylish white and black eyeliner, concealer, and dark red lipstick to compete. “It took me a while to really love my beauty, love my skin, and love my makeup,” she says. “Over the years of competing and realizing how much fun it is to play with my makeup, I can’t live without my full glam days now.”

Behind gymnast Jordan Chiles' Olympic-winning beauty routine
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 30: Jordan Chiles of Team United States reacts after completing her routine on the asymmetric bars throughout the women’s team artistic gymnastics final on day 4 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on July 30, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

As an unmissable detail of her glam look, “nails have become such a fun thing that me and my teammates do,” she says. “For the most part, we all have our nails done in fun patterns, colors, and yes, sometimes we have long nails,” she says when fans ask how she rocks the extensions. While three-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and two-time bronze medalist Suni Lee showed off their white oval French suggestions on the games, Chiles stamped hers in patriotic colours with a textured tip. “Before a big competition, especially the Olympics, I like to have a fresh set and bring out my personality on my nails.”

Now, fresh off her first Olympic victory, she celebrates her success by turning to her recovery. “I treasure being a part of this moment with every brand I’ve worked with because they’ve helped me deepen my understanding of beauty,” she says, working with World of Bliss for this yr’s games. “Right now, [that means] making sure to take care of yourself physically, emotionally and mentally.”


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A Fall Hairstyle Rihanna Approves: Medium-Length Curls – Essence

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BobsLobs and pixie cuts, like Rihanna’s iconic short black bob, have been among the most beloved hair trends this summer. While these big cuts have been flooding our feeds all season long, this week the Fenty Hair founder introduced mid-length curls just days before fall.

A Fall Hairstyle Rihanna Approves: Medium-Length Curls
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Rihanna attends the Fenty Hair launch exclusively at Selfridges on September 16, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for Selfridges and Fenty Hair)

Rihanna didn’t take the front row at London Fashion Week to have a good time the opening of Fenty Hair’s recent home in Selfridges. Her loose waves were parted to the perimeters, with the left half tucked behind her ear, revealing a chandelier-shaped earring. On the opposite side, the waves sat above her breasts — accentuated by custom Jacquemus robe— and rocked manicure butter.

To achieve this look, Fenty Hair Global Hair Stylist Ursula Stephen she washed her hair with shampoo and conditioner before preparing 5 in 1 heat protection type. She then curled the sections with a medium-diameter iron, pinning each section because the curls cooled. After resting, Stephen combed the curls and backcombed the roots for added volume, securing his curls with edge control.

A Fall Hairstyle Rihanna Approves: Medium-Length Curls
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Rihanna attends the Fenty Hair launch at Selfridges on September 16, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)

The tycoon matched her hair together with her cherry-coloured makeup, which was highlighted Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix Lipstick in “Blaz’d Donut” and Snap Shadows Eyeshadow Palette in “True Neutrals”—turning this look into Rihanna’s first fall trend.


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Best New Music of the Week: GloRilla, Monaleo, Shenseea & More – Essence

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Happy Friday, folks. As summer officially involves an end, let’s enjoy its final days with some great music from some of the most talented artists in entertainment.

Today, GloRilla drops “Hollon,” the first single from her highly anticipated debut album. Monaleo and Kaliii team up on recent track “Flush Em,” iconic MC Lyte returns after a decade along with his 1 Of 1 album, and TDE’s ScHoolboy Q drops the video for “THANK GOD 4 ME” with . Our roundup also includes music from Lecrae, Future, Rich Homie Quan, and more.

Check out today’s list of recent releases below.

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Arike Ogunbowale strives for excellence both on and off the pitch – Essence

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Arike Ogunbowale during the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Alex Slitz/Getty Images

In Yoruba, the name means “a child you cherish, nurture, pamper, and love.” So from the moment she was born, WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale was special—and now the world knows it. In just six seasons, she became the fastest player in league history to achieve 4,000 points and broke the Dallas Wings’ all-time scoring record. For an athlete who has achieved a lot, she still has so much to supply.

Ogunbowale was born in Milwaukee to Nigerian parents and was raised surrounded by sports. Her mother was a former softball player at DePaul University, and her brother Dare played football at the University of Wisconsin before joining the NFL as a running back for the Houston Texans. Growing up, Ogunbowale showed off her athletic skills in multiple sports, contributing to 4 state football championships during her highschool years. However, her passion shifted to basketball, where she rose to fame at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, earning accolades similar to Wisconsin Miss Basketball and being chosen as a McDonald’s All-American.

The point guard’s profession took off when she joined the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and eventually led the team to a national championship in 2018. Since being drafted by the Wings the following yr, Ogunbowale has earned quite a few accolades, including 4 All-Star selections and two All-Star MVP honors — the latest coming in an exciting game in Phoenix on Feb. 18. “I just love having fun and playing with a lot of super great players — that’s always what I look forward to in the All-Star Game,” she says.

Amid all her successes, the 27-yr-old understands the responsibility she has to influence the next generation. “I was lucky enough to have two amazing parents who always did the best they could for me and more,” Arike says. “I know how hard it is to get out of Milwaukee. So I always think that when I see little kids, I always try to be the best person I can for them.”

“I know I’m a role model,” she continues. “That just comes with being in your shoes, so I definitely embrace that. I want to be the type of person that people look up to. Young boys, young girls, young black kids — it doesn’t matter. I want to be someone they can see themselves in. So I know I’m a role model, and I try to treat myself that way because I know people are looking up to me.”

The past yr has been a memorable one for the popular basketball star on both a private and skilled level. After establishing herself as one in all the most prolific scorers the WNBA has ever seen, the one thing Ogunbowale hasn’t managed to capture during her illustrious profession has been a league title. As an athlete in her prime, a championship is something she will check off her bucket list in the very near future. Off the court, she reached a key milestone by announcing her engagement to Lala Ronay. For some, balancing home and basketball might be difficult, but for Ogunbowale, this latest relationship has been the perfect complement to her life.

“It really makes me happy,” she says of her decision. “My biggest goal has always been to have a family and kids, and now I’m a little closer to that. It definitely brings me a lot of peace and I feel like I’m headed in the right direction.”

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