Tembe Denton-Hurst
Tembe Denton-Hurst (known on the internets as @tembae) is a book-obsessed beauty and culture writer. Currently, she works as a staff writer at New York Magazine's The Strategist where she covers beauty, lifestyle, and books. When she’s not writing, Tembe can be found on her couch in Queens where she lives with her partner and their two cats Stella and Dakota.
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Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Exfoliation, Explained
Velvety soft skin, right this way.
Jun 27, 2025
Read an Excerpt of Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst
In the opening pages from Denton-Hurst’s debut novel, a young Black writer learns, over cocktails and ceviche, that her coveted media job is in jeopardy.
Apr 25, 2023
The 7 Beauty Trends That Will Shape 2020
Hint: If you're not sticking something on your face, you're doing it wrong.
Jan 31, 2020
The 9 Biggest Nail Trends of 2020
It's all about the DIY manicure.
Jan 22, 2020
