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

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Lonny: Experts Reveal When To Smudge Sage Versus Palo Santo
Jun 15

Jun 15 Lonny: Experts Reveal When To Smudge Sage Versus Palo Santo

Janell Hickman
Experts, How-Tos, Interviews

Promoting good vibes only.

Nav.it: A Beauty Editor Shares What Products Are Actually Worth it
Jun 15

Jun 15 Nav.it: A Beauty Editor Shares What Products Are Actually Worth it

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Product Recommendations

Here are some beauty products on both ends of the price spectrum that I swear by.

Allure: The 13 Best Products for Type 4 Kinky-Curly Hair
Jun 15

Jun 15 Allure: The 13 Best Products for Type 4 Kinky-Curly Hair

Janell Hickman
Hair, Interviews, Product Reviews

When it comes to kinks, coils, and curls, any old product just won’t do. 

Nav.it: If You’re A Freelancer, You Need A Contingency Budget (For Real)
Jun 15

Jun 15 Nav.it: If You’re A Freelancer, You Need A Contingency Budget (For Real)

Janell Hickman
Finance

Don’t play yourself; make one ASAP.

Nav.it: How Four NYC-Based Editors Actually Unwind
Jun 15

Jun 15 Nav.it: How Four NYC-Based Editors Actually Unwind

Janell Hickman
Wellness

Even the most “glamorous” jobs can be a bit hectic. Taking a minute (or longer) to decompress is crucial to excelling at any role.

Nav.it: Seven Must-Follow Insta-Grammers For Travel Style
Jun 15

Jun 15 Nav.it: Seven Must-Follow Insta-Grammers For Travel Style

Janell Hickman
Travel, Styling Tips

Whether local or remote, this group of gals make being on the go look insanely stylish.

BET: Black Like Me
May 3

May 3 BET: Black Like Me

Janell Hickman
Interviews, Makeup, Natural Hair

It never feels good to be an only.

BET: Melanin Magic! Here Are The Best Foundation Shades For Dark Skin Tones
May 3

May 3 BET: Melanin Magic! Here Are The Best Foundation Shades For Dark Skin Tones

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Makeup, Makeup Artists

Naturi Naughton, Lupita Nyong’o and Amara La Negra’s makeup artists spill their shade-matching secrets.

BET: Here’s How To Make Sure Your Hair Stops Breaking Off
May 3

May 3 BET: Here’s How To Make Sure Your Hair Stops Breaking Off

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, Hair

Our celebrity hair experts want your strands to thrive this spring.

BET: The Policing Of Black Hair In Schools Teaches This Lesson
May 3

May 3 BET: The Policing Of Black Hair In Schools Teaches This Lesson

Janell Hickman
Hair, Politics

When will it end?

BET: Are You A Bad Mom If You Allow Your Child To Get A Relaxer?
May 3

May 3 BET: Are You A Bad Mom If You Allow Your Child To Get A Relaxer?

Janell Hickman
Hair, Interviews, Natural Hair

Are kiddie perms dangerous? Hair experts and real moms share their unfiltered thoughts.

BET: Yes, Black Men Are Wearing Makeup
May 3

May 3 BET: Yes, Black Men Are Wearing Makeup

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Interviews, Makeup Artists

These male beauty bloggers want you to STFU about their flawless face beats.

BET: Secure The Bag! ‘RHOP’ Gizelle Byrant Is Launching Her Cosmetics Line, EveryHue Beauty, At Target
May 3

May 3 BET: Secure The Bag! ‘RHOP’ Gizelle Byrant Is Launching Her Cosmetics Line, EveryHue Beauty, At Target

Janell Hickman
Celebrity, Female Entrepreneurs

She’s coming straight for Bethany Frankel’s $25M empire!

Man Repeller: Easy Spring Makeup Tutorials to Cure Your End-of-Winter Blues
May 1

May 1 Man Repeller: Easy Spring Makeup Tutorials to Cure Your End-of-Winter Blues

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, How-Tos

Spring is here! Despite what the temperature says.

BET: This $24 Product Let Me Ditch Foundation For Good
Mar 7

Mar 7 BET: This $24 Product Let Me Ditch Foundation For Good

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, Skincare

Issa miracle in a bottle!

ESPN: We tried it: SoulCycle's new intense class, SoulActivate
Mar 7

Mar 7 ESPN: We tried it: SoulCycle's new intense class, SoulActivate

Janell Hickman
Health, Interviews, Wellness

SoulCycle's new 60-minute class, SoulActivate, packs a powerful endorphin rush.

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