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

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Essence: "Miracle Worker" Kiehl's Sunflower Deep Recovery Pak
Dec 3

Dec 3 Essence: "Miracle Worker" Kiehl's Sunflower Deep Recovery Pak

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews

The blazing summer sun can wreck havoc on colored, chemically treated, and heat styled hair—but Kiehl's has a solution!

Birchbox: Six Products in Six Minutes
Dec 3

Dec 3 Birchbox: Six Products in Six Minutes

Janell Hickman
How-Tos

Series from my summer guest blogging stint for Birchbox on Tumblr.

Teen Vogue: 29 Celeb Hair Transformations
Nov 17

Nov 17 Teen Vogue: 29 Celeb Hair Transformations

Janell Hickman
Hair

Here’s our edit of the 31 best transformations of the year. Click through to see who made the cut (no pun intended)!

 

The Gloss: This Is How You Fake Thick, Fab Brows
Nov 6

Nov 6 The Gloss: This Is How You Fake Thick, Fab Brows

Janell Hickman
Makeup, Expert Tips

We sat down with Bartley to teach us how to whip our arches into sharp with ease. Read on to learn more!

 

The Tai Life: Passport To Pretty
Nov 6

Nov 6 The Tai Life: Passport To Pretty

Janell Hickman
Wellness, Travel

We’ve rounded up six products that will have you traversing lands far and wide…and that well, even if grounded you should not live without.  

 

The Gloss: Beauty Rebel Yell: Your Guide to Black Lipstick
Nov 4

Nov 4 The Gloss: Beauty Rebel Yell: Your Guide to Black Lipstick

Janell Hickman
Makeup

Get ready to embrace your inner bad ass (yes, even at the office) with this expert advice on dabbling on the dark side.

 

The Gloss: To Poo or Not to Poo: Expert Weigh In On Cleansing Balms, The New Wave of Hair Cleansers
Nov 2

Nov 2 The Gloss: To Poo or Not to Poo: Expert Weigh In On Cleansing Balms, The New Wave of Hair Cleansers

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, Hair Tips, Hair

Now, there’s a new category on the market: cleansing balms—a hybrid between conditioner, no-poo, and low-poo. Confused? So are we, which is why we tapped the experts to help guide us along this complicated road.

 

The Gloss: Into The Deep: How to Wear Blue Makeup According to The Pros
Oct 19

Oct 19 The Gloss: Into The Deep: How to Wear Blue Makeup According to The Pros

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Makeup

From Joan Smalls stopping the Met Gala red carpet to Kylie Jenner playing around on Snapchat, this trend definitely has legs.

 

The Tai Life: A Curly Girl's Guide To Short Hair
Oct 5

Oct 5 The Tai Life: A Curly Girl's Guide To Short Hair

Janell Hickman
Hair

Read on for more sage advice from our expert to make sure your curly cut stays #onfleek.

 

The Gloss: The Resurgence of The Redhead
Oct 1

Oct 1 The Gloss: The Resurgence of The Redhead

Janell Hickman
Hair, Tips

We spoke to three experts to highlight a few key considerations and tips to wear red the right way.

 

 

The Gloss: 4 Experts Explain the Key to Growing Longer, Stronger Hair
Sep 13

Sep 13 The Gloss: 4 Experts Explain the Key to Growing Longer, Stronger Hair

Janell Hickman
Tips, Hair

According to our experts, your strands grow an average of 1/2 inch on a monthly basis. Make the most of the time in between with these healthy hair tips.

 

The Gloss: Does New Anti-Aging, Debunked
Aug 1

Aug 1 The Gloss: Does New Anti-Aging, Debunked

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Expert Tips

We spoke to three experts to help us uncover the answer.

 

 

Birchbox: Mud Fight Feat. Erno Laszlo + Ahava
May 3

May 3 Birchbox: Mud Fight Feat. Erno Laszlo + Ahava

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews

One of the easiest ways to turn distressed skin around is an at-home facial mask.

Essence: Miracle Worker: Bite Beauty Lip Butter
Jan 2

Jan 2 Essence: Miracle Worker: Bite Beauty Lip Butter

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Product Reviews

We're all for multi-purpose products that cut our beauty routine in half. So it's no surprise the new line, Bite Beauty, captured our hearts from the start. 

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Say Yes To Tomatoes Pore Scrub
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Miracle Worker: Say Yes To Tomatoes Pore Scrub

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Skincare

No matter your age, blackheads can be inevitable — which is why we're head over heels for Say Yes To Tomatoes' new Clear Skin Pore Scrub.

 

Essence: Miracle Worker: Uncle Funky's Daughter
Jan 28

Jan 28 Essence: Miracle Worker: Uncle Funky's Daughter

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Natural Hair

We're always on the lookout for fabulous, natural hair-friendly products, and our latest discovery, Uncle Funky's Daughter, is one of our favorites! 

 

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