

Another day, another season of Love Is Blind. Fresh off the heels of some controversy from their latest hit dating show competition, The Perfect Match, Netflix is ready to drop a new season of their other Nick Lachey-hosted reality show. The latest season was a whole moment on social media when it premiered due to the moments like the Cole versus Zanab 'Cuties' scene debate as well as the cheating scandal between fan-favorite couple Raven and SK that occurred post-filming.
Love Is Blind season 4 premieres on Netflix on March 24, with new episodes streaming each week on Friday. Similarly to the rollout of previous seasons of the series, new episodes will be released in batches across a four-week period. Episodes 1-5 will premiere on Friday, March 24; episodes 6-8 will premiere the following Friday, March 31; episodes 9-11 will premiere on April 7, and lastly, episode 12 will be available to stream on Friday, April 12.
Ahead of what is sure to be the topic of major conversation for weeks to come on our social media feeds, get into the cast of 30 singles featured in the upcoming season. Can't wait to see which couples make it out of the Pods and (hopefully) down the aisle!
Meet the Cast of 'Love Is Blind' Season 4
36, Design Director
Courtesy of Netflix
31, Family Support Specialist
Courtesy of Netflix
33, Social Worker
Courtesy of Netflix
33, Sales Development Manager
Courtesy of Netflix
31, Project Engineer
Courtesy of Netflix
30, Mortgage Loan Officer
Courtesy of Netflix
27, Marketing Manager
Courtesy of Netflix
37, Client Lead Recruiter
Courtesy of Netflix
36, Gym Owner & Fitness Coach
Courtesy of Netflix
34, Flight Attendant
Courtesy of Netflix
29, Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Courtesy of Netflix
32, Communications Specialist
Courtesy of Netflix
Bill
33, Real Estate Investor
Courtesy of Netflix
33, Senior Program Manager
Courtesy of Netflix
39, Real Estate Broker
Courtesy of Netflix
31, Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Courtesy of Netflix
32, Technical Recruiter
Courtesy of Netflix
28, Operations Manager
Courtesy of Netflix
26, Business Owner
Courtesy of Netflix
30, Software Sales
Courtesy of Netflix
27, Certified Dental Assistant
Courtesy of Netflix
29, Technical Product Manager
Courtesy of Netflix
30, Plant Operations Director
Courtesy of Netflix
27, Marketing Manager
Courtesy of Netflix
32, Marriage & Family Therapist
Courtesy of Netflix
31, Elementary School Teacher
Courtesy of Netflix
29, Environmental Scientist
Courtesy of Netflix
29, Commercial Insurance & Real Estate
Courtesy of Netflix
28, Aerospace Engineer
Courtesy of Netflix
31, Criminal Defense Attorney
Courtesy of Netflix
Let’s make things inbox official! Sign up for the xoNecole newsletter for daily love, wellness, career, and exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox.
Featured image courtesy of Netflix
Adrian Marcel On Purpose, Sacrifice, And The 'Signs Of Life'
In this week's episode of xoMAN, host Kiara Walker talked with R&B artist Adrian Marcel, who opened up, full of heart and authenticity, about his personal evolution. He discussed his days transitioning from a young Bay Area singer on the come-up to becoming a grounded husband and father of four.
With honesty and introspection, Marcel reflected on how life, love, and loss have shaped the man he is today.
On ‘Life’s Subtle Signals’
Much of the conversation centered around purpose, sacrifice, and listening to life’s subtle signals. “I think that you really have to pay attention to the signs of life,” Marcel said. “Because as much as we need to make money, we are not necessarily on this Earth for that sole purpose, you know what I mean?” While he acknowledged his ambitions, adding, “that is not me saying at all I’m not trying to ball out,” he emphasized that fulfillment goes deeper.
“We are here to be happy. We are here [to] fulfill a purpose that we are put on here for.”
On Passion vs. Survival
Adrian spoke candidly about the tension between passion and survival, describing how hardship can sometimes point us away from misaligned paths. “If you find it’s constantly hurting you… that’s telling you something. That’s telling you that you’re going outside of your purpose.”
Marcel’s path hasn’t been without detours. A promising athlete in his youth, he recalled, “Early on in my career, I was still doing sports… I was good… I had a scholarship.” An injury changed everything. “My femur broke. Hence why I always say, you know, I’m gonna keep you hip like a femur.” After the injury, he pivoted to explore other careers, including teaching and corporate jobs.
“It just did not get me—even with any success that happened in anything—those times, back then, I was so unhappy. And you know, to a different degree. Like not just like, ‘I really want to be a singer so that’s why I’m unhappy.’ Nah, it was like, it was not fulfilling me in any form or fashion.”
On Connection Between Pursuing Music & Fatherhood
He recalled performing old-school songs at age 12 to impress girls, then his father challenged him: “You can lie to these girls all you want, but you're really just lying to yourself. You ain't growing.” That push led him to the piano—and eventually, to his truth. “Music is my love,” Marcel affirmed. “I wouldn’t be a happy husband if I was here trying to do anything else just to appease her [his wife].”
Want more real talk from xoMAN? Catch the full audio episodes every Tuesday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and don’t miss the full video drops every Wednesday on YouTube. Hit follow, subscribe, and stay tapped in.
Featured image by xoNecole/YouTube
I Tried It: 3 Low-Maintenance Wigs That Will Elevate Your Look This Season
There's nothing like the feeling you get when your hair is done. It can instantly boost your confidence and put you in a great mood. I've never been a stranger to hair trends and I often experiment with the latest braided styles and colors.
But there are moments when I just don't feel like doing my hair. I'm natural and a lot of times I will braid or twist my hair up and cover it with a scarf or turban. However, when I crave a different look without the hassle of styling, I reach for a wig.
I've always had a love-hate relationship with wigs. Sometimes, I struggle to get them to lay flat and don't get me started with the bonding glue process. So when it comes to wearing wigs, I like to keep it nice and breezy around this b--- (word to Katt Williams), especially in the summertime.
That's why I jumped at the chance to try these three versatile wigs from Luvme Hair. Each one offers a unique look and is surprisingly low maintenance, which aligns perfectly with my philosophy that wearing wigs should make life easier. Let’s dive into the three styles below.
Headband Wig
Courtesy
This was the first wig I tried on, and I instantly fell in love with it. So much so that it took me weeks to even consider trying the other two. I’m partial to colored hair, especially blonds, browns, and reds, so I was skeptical about the jet black hair. However, I think the color, combined with the curl pattern, worked surprisingly well for me.
One of the things I really liked about this wig was that I didn’t have to braid my hair down first. I could simply throw it over a low ponytail, which is the epitome of a low-maintenance style. The headband has combs inside and velcro on the ends, ensuring a secure fit.
Half Wig
Courtesy
I had never worn a half wig before, so I faced some challenges. I cornrowed the bottom half of my hair where the wig would sit, but I believe this made it more difficult to use the combs. It might just be me though. I straightened the top part of my hair to blend it with the wig, which looked cute for about five minutes.
Firstly, I have a brown/blonde color mix on the ends of my hair, and the half wig is black. So, I had to hide some of the color (I didn’t have time to dye the wig). Secondly, straightening my hair myself is always a hassle because it never lasts long. Add to that the summer humidity, and you get a hot mess. Despite all this, I managed to get some cute pictures before things got out of control, and that’s all that matters, right?
Would I consider this a low-maintenance hair style? Yes and no. I think it’s unrealistic for me during the summer, especially since I enjoy summer activities. However, when the weather cools down, I’ll definitely rock it, dyed, of course.
Bob
Courtesy
Now, this is the wig I was nervous about. I never had a bob and I didn't think I would like it. But once I put bobiana on, my mind instantly changed. I finally understood why the gworls rave about the bob so much. It was giving boss. It was giving grown woman. It was giving the bob means business. Iykyk. It was the ultimate statement.
I will say when I first put it on, one side of my wig just would not lay flat. It took some trial and error, but I finally managed to get it to look good. With the bob, I highly recommend braiding your hair down first as small as you can so it can lay as flat as possible. I really liked the ash blonde color, which is perfect for summer. The length also makes it a great low-maintenance style for the season, so you don't have to worry about the hair making your neck sweaty.
Let’s make things inbox official! Sign up for the xoNecole newsletter for love, wellness, career, and exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox.
Feature image courtesy