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Based in Brooklyn, New York, Janell M. Hickman is Digital communications strategist + copywriter 

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All The Pretty Birds: Four WOC Teach Us How to Rock Bold Lips
Jun 12

Jun 12 All The Pretty Birds: Four WOC Teach Us How to Rock Bold Lips

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Makeup, How-Tos

The signature SS17 trend is literally for every and anybody.

The Fashion Spot: The Best Face Serums for Every Skin Type — and Budget
Jun 5

Jun 5 The Fashion Spot: The Best Face Serums for Every Skin Type — and Budget

Janell Hickman
Product Recommendations, Skincare

Light in texture yet heavy on results.

Seventeen: 5 Life-Changing Skincare Tricks Women of Color Need To Know
May 23

May 23 Seventeen: 5 Life-Changing Skincare Tricks Women of Color Need To Know

Janell Hickman
Dermatology, Skincare

Get gorgeous skin ASAP.

The Coveteur: Meet the Most Intriguing New Tool on the Beauty Block
May 22

May 22 The Coveteur: Meet the Most Intriguing New Tool on the Beauty Block

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Expert Tips, Makeup

It might look like a bra insert (or insole), but the Silisponge delivers some serious results.

Elle: 5 Women Tell Us Why They Shaved Their Heads
May 17

May 17 Elle: 5 Women Tell Us Why They Shaved Their Heads

Janell Hickman
Natural Hair, Short Hair, No Hair

"Now my boyfriend cuts my hair in our bathroom once a week."- Janell Hickman

All The Pretty Birds: Spring Spirals—Caring for Your Curls, Kinks, & More
May 17

May 17 All The Pretty Birds: Spring Spirals—Caring for Your Curls, Kinks, & More

Janell Hickman
Hair, How-Tos, Natural Hair, Product Reviews

Ladies, we’ve made it out of winter’s treacherous claw and finally landed into spring’s grace.

The Fashion Spot: Don’t Let Allergy Face Ruin Your Beauty Look
May 3

May 3 The Fashion Spot: Don’t Let Allergy Face Ruin Your Beauty Look

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, How-Tos

You know how it goes, April showers bring May allergies.

The Fashion Spot: How to Bring Your Nails Back to Life After Acrylics or Gel Manicures
May 3

May 3 The Fashion Spot: How to Bring Your Nails Back to Life After Acrylics or Gel Manicures

Janell Hickman
Nails, Product Recommendations, How-Tos

Seven tips designed to rehabilitate your post-mani blues.

The Fashion Spot: How to Turn Brittle Hair Into Gorgeous Hair
Apr 26

Apr 26 The Fashion Spot: How to Turn Brittle Hair Into Gorgeous Hair

Janell Hickman
Hair Tips, Hair, Interviews, Product Recommendations

Breaking up is hard to do (especially when it comes to your hair).

Teen Vogue: Mented Cosmetics Creates Nude Lipstick for Women of Color
Apr 19

Apr 19 Teen Vogue: Mented Cosmetics Creates Nude Lipstick for Women of Color

Janell Hickman
Interviews, Makeup

“The beauty industry would have us believe that ‘nude’ means one thing.”

Teen Vogue: 11 Prom-Ready Natural Hair Looks
Apr 19

Apr 19 Teen Vogue: 11 Prom-Ready Natural Hair Looks

Janell Hickman
Natural Hair, Styling Tips

These celeb-inspired hairstyles are perfect for your big night.

The Coveteur: The Lazy Girl Beauty Hack That's Getting Us Through Spring
Apr 13

Apr 13 The Coveteur: The Lazy Girl Beauty Hack That's Getting Us Through Spring

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Expert Tips

We’re calling it “lived-in lipstick,” and it looks so good.

Teen Vogue: This Teacher’s Music Video About #BlackGirlMagic Is Giving Us SO Much Life
Apr 13

Apr 13 Teen Vogue: This Teacher’s Music Video About #BlackGirlMagic Is Giving Us SO Much Life

Janell Hickman
Profiles

Inclusivity wins

Elle: I Made My Own Wig (and it Looks Amazing)
Apr 5

Apr 5 Elle: I Made My Own Wig (and it Looks Amazing)

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Expert Tips, How-Tos, Extensions

For the record, I have no hair. But some days I'd really like some.

All The Pretty Birds: Reversing Effects of Dry, Winter Skin
Mar 31

Mar 31 All The Pretty Birds: Reversing Effects of Dry, Winter Skin

Janell Hickman
How-Tos, Skincare, Expert Tips, Beauty Advice

It’s finally time to wish Old Man Winter farewell.

Teen Vogue: Instagrammers Challenge Body & Facial Hair Stigma
Mar 28

Mar 28 Teen Vogue: Instagrammers Challenge Body & Facial Hair Stigma

Janell Hickman
Interviews, Beauty, Profiles

Three amazing girls bravely tell their story.

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