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

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Allure: Taraji P. Henson's Makeup Artist Had the Perfect Response for Trolls Who Questioned Her Talent
Aug 26

Aug 26 Allure: Taraji P. Henson's Makeup Artist Had the Perfect Response for Trolls Who Questioned Her Talent

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Expert Tips, Makeup

"I’m so damn tired of people throwing stones."

Allure: How to Regrow Your Hairline When Your Edges Are Literally Snatched
Aug 10

Aug 10 Allure: How to Regrow Your Hairline When Your Edges Are Literally Snatched

Janell Hickman
Hair, How-Tos, Product Recommendations

Get that thinning hairline back into slaying condition.

Byrdie: 9 Beauty Editors of Color Share Their Favorite Sunscreens for Dark Skin Tones
Aug 10

Aug 10 Byrdie: 9 Beauty Editors of Color Share Their Favorite Sunscreens for Dark Skin Tones

Janell Hickman
Interview, Beauty Advice, Profiles

Melanin magic.

Allure: Here's How to Stop Single-Strand Knots From Messing Up Your Curl Game
Aug 10

Aug 10 Allure: Here's How to Stop Single-Strand Knots From Messing Up Your Curl Game

Janell Hickman
Hair, Haircare, Natural Hair

Say goodbye to fairy knots, stat.

Lonny: Why You Should Take Digital Detoxes On Vacation
Jul 25

Jul 25 Lonny: Why You Should Take Digital Detoxes On Vacation

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, Mental Health, Travel

Going away? Leave your electronic devices behind.

Well + Good: Derms Say These Common Skin-Care Ingredients Can Cause Sunburn
Jul 25

Jul 25 Well + Good: Derms Say These Common Skin-Care Ingredients Can Cause Sunburn

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, Dermatology, Product Recommendations

We caught up with a group of premier dermatologists to break down the do’s and don’ts when it comes to summer skincare ingredients.

Man Repeller: How 9 Beauty Editors Pack Their Product
Jul 20

Jul 20 Man Repeller: How 9 Beauty Editors Pack Their Product

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, How-Tos

Figuring out how to pack my routine and save space in a carry-on for, I don’t know, CLOTHES can feel impossible.

AskMen: Experts Tell Us How To Actually Sooth Sunburn
Jul 20

Jul 20 AskMen: Experts Tell Us How To Actually Sooth Sunburn

Janell Hickman
Dermatology, Skincare, Travel

How to sooth that painful sunburn, the right way!

Well + Good: Terms Say Cold Showers Have A Host of Health Benefits—If You Can Stand Them
Jul 11

Jul 11 Well + Good: Terms Say Cold Showers Have A Host of Health Benefits—If You Can Stand Them

Janell Hickman
Dermatology, Skincare

Including a mental boost *and* a refreshed glow.

Lonny: How 7 Fashion and Beauty Editors Actually Organize Their Spaces
Jul 5

Jul 5 Lonny: How 7 Fashion and Beauty Editors Actually Organize Their Spaces

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, How-Tos, Style

Here’s insight from seven fashion and beauty editors (plus a peek into their beauty cabinets and closets) about how they decide what makes the cut at home.

StyleCaster: The Best Clarifying Shampoos According to Hair Texture
Jul 5

Jul 5 StyleCaster: The Best Clarifying Shampoos According to Hair Texture

Janell Hickman
Hair, Haircare, Natural Hair

A supplement for your current regimen.

Well + Good: 13 of the Top Sunscreens for Women of Color
Jul 5

Jul 5 Well + Good: 13 of the Top Sunscreens for Women of Color

Janell Hickman
Dermatology, Product Recommendations

Including editor favorites and dermatologist picks.

SELF: 9 Ways to Not Ruin Your At-Home Manicure
Jul 5

Jul 5 SELF: 9 Ways to Not Ruin Your At-Home Manicure

Janell Hickman
How-Tos, Nails, Tips

Nailed it.

StyleCaster: Expert-Approved DIY Ways to Remove Self Tanner
Jun 27

Jun 27 StyleCaster: Expert-Approved DIY Ways to Remove Self Tanner

Janell Hickman
How-Tos

Ban streaks and orange palms for good.

Allure: How to Nail Your "Big Chop" and Grow Out Your Natural Hair
Jun 27

Jun 27 Allure: How to Nail Your "Big Chop" and Grow Out Your Natural Hair

Janell Hickman
Hair, Haircare, Interviews

Don’t call it a comeback.

Elle: 15 Women of Color Share the Red Lipsticks That Actually Work on Their Skintones
Jun 21

Jun 21 Elle: 15 Women of Color Share the Red Lipsticks That Actually Work on Their Skintones

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Makeup, Lipstick

"Wearing this vibrant red helps me visually say f*** you to society’s standards on what’s beautiful."

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