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

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BET: This is What Happened When I Tried The Wavy Brow Trend IRL
Sep 18

Sep 18 BET: This is What Happened When I Tried The Wavy Brow Trend IRL

Janell Hickman
Makeup

All in the name of research.

BET: I Went To RiRi's Party Last Night, And Here's What Happened
Sep 10

Sep 10 BET: I Went To RiRi's Party Last Night, And Here's What Happened

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Celebrity, Makeup

Yes, she is that pretty in person.

SELF: 6 Real-Life Tips for Going Platinum—From a Black Girl Who’s Done It
Sep 10

Sep 10 SELF: 6 Real-Life Tips for Going Platinum—From a Black Girl Who’s Done It

Janell Hickman
Haircare, Hair Tips, Hair, Short Hair

You don’t have to be a celebrity to pull off this look.

BET: See Queen Pat McGrath's New 61-Piece Permanent Makeup Collection
Aug 20

Aug 20 BET: See Queen Pat McGrath's New 61-Piece Permanent Makeup Collection

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Female Entrepreneurs, Makeup Artists

This changes everything!

The Coveteur: The Politics of Hair in Trump's America
Aug 20

Aug 20 The Coveteur: The Politics of Hair in Trump's America

Janell Hickman
Experts, Hair, Interviews

If he makes you want to tear your hair out, you’re not alone.

Wedding Wire: Expert Advice for a Flawless Pre-Wedding Skincare Routine
Jul 27

Jul 27 Wedding Wire: Expert Advice for a Flawless Pre-Wedding Skincare Routine

Janell Hickman
Dermatology, Expert Tips, Weddings

Listen, Beyoncé isn’t the only one who wants to wake up “like this.”

New York Post: Real Women Try The Summer’s Edgiest New Haircut
Jul 24

Jul 24 New York Post: Real Women Try The Summer’s Edgiest New Haircut

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Hair, Interview, No Hair, Short Hair

This summer’s hottest hairstyle is a platinum blond buzz cut.

Wedding Wire: To Bustle or Not to Bustle? Experts Weigh In
Jul 19

Jul 19 Wedding Wire: To Bustle or Not to Bustle? Experts Weigh In

Janell Hickman
Interviews, Styling Tips, Weddings

Some brides think the tradition of bustling is a bit well, antiquated—but it really serves an important purpose.

SELF: 8 Dark Spot Treatments That Really Work, According to Dermatologists
Jul 19

Jul 19 SELF: 8 Dark Spot Treatments That Really Work, According to Dermatologists

Janell Hickman
Dermatology, Expert Tips

Get a handle on hyperpigmentation.

Wedding Wire: Which Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments Are Right for You?
Jul 19

Jul 19 Wedding Wire: Which Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments Are Right for You?

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

Naturally, you want to look your best on your wedding day.

Ipsy: Five Fearless Hair Lewks
Jun 19

Jun 19 Ipsy: Five Fearless Hair Lewks

Janell Hickman
How-Tos, Hair Tips

Now (more than ever) is not the time to hide in the shadows. Step into the spotlight with these attention-stealing styles.

Ipsy: Get to Know Aja Dang
Jun 19

Jun 19 Ipsy: Get to Know Aja Dang

Janell Hickman
Blogging, Interviews, Beauty Advice, Beauty

The multi-talented, Hawaiian-born, vlogger actually describes herself as naturally quiet.

Ipsy: Get to Know Nura Afia
Jun 19

Jun 19 Ipsy: Get to Know Nura Afia

Janell Hickman
Blogging, Beauty, Interviews

To say that Denver-based beauty vlogger and mom, Nura Afia has had quite a year would be an understatement.

Wedding Wire: Sweating for the Wedding: Pre-Wedding Workouts to Try
Jun 12

Jun 12 Wedding Wire: Sweating for the Wedding: Pre-Wedding Workouts to Try

Janell Hickman
Health, How-Tos, Weddings

Pre-wedding workouts you can put into practice ASAP to get your best bridal body yet.

The Fashion Spot: 20 Celebrity Hair and Makeup Artists Share the ONE Product They Never Leave Home Without
Jun 12

Jun 12 The Fashion Spot: 20 Celebrity Hair and Makeup Artists Share the ONE Product They Never Leave Home Without

Janell Hickman
Celebrity, Expert Tips

Click through to discover your soon-to-be new faves chosen by top celebrity hair and makeup artists.

The Fashion Spot: The Beauty Edit: Summer’s Best Makeup Palettes
Jun 12

Jun 12 The Fashion Spot: The Beauty Edit: Summer’s Best Makeup Palettes

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Product Reviews

Here’s our edit of 10 of the best summer makeup palettes worth adding to your cart.

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