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

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Atelier Doré: Braided | A Visual Journey
May 7

May 7 Atelier Doré: Braided | A Visual Journey

Janell Hickman
Hair, Interviews, Profiles, Beauty

To celebrate the rich history, I tapped into four women who’s braiding styles I have admired. 

Cosmopolitan: Why I Don't Feel Bad About Relaxing My Hair
Apr 21

Apr 21 Cosmopolitan: Why I Don't Feel Bad About Relaxing My Hair

Janell Hickman
Hair, Interviews, Natural Hair

Can we end this hair hate already?

Cosmopolitan: 12 Best Silk Pillowcases for Your Hair and Skin
Apr 21

Apr 21 Cosmopolitan: 12 Best Silk Pillowcases for Your Hair and Skin

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Haircare

Please, ditch your cotton case ASAP.

Cosmopolitan: This Latched and Hooked Zima Wig Completely Transformed My Look
Apr 7

Apr 7 Cosmopolitan: This Latched and Hooked Zima Wig Completely Transformed My Look

Janell Hickman
Product Reviews, Haircare, Hair, Extensions

I honestly feel like a new woman.

Cosmopolitan: 13 Best Foundations for Dark Skin Tones
Mar 30

Mar 30 Cosmopolitan: 13 Best Foundations for Dark Skin Tones

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Beauty Advice, Product Reviews

Real recommendations from real women in my life.

Lonny: Starting Your Journey Toward Minimalism
Mar 30

Mar 30 Lonny: Starting Your Journey Toward Minimalism

Janell Hickman
Interviews, Profiles, Style, Experts

Seriously, it’s not as scary as you think!

Cosmopolitan: The Best Curl Products for 4C Hair According to Bloggers
Mar 8

Mar 8 Cosmopolitan: The Best Curl Products for 4C Hair According to Bloggers

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Hair, Product Recommendations

The experts have spoken.

Elle: What Women of Color Need to Know About Getting Injectables
Mar 8

Mar 8 Elle: What Women of Color Need to Know About Getting Injectables

Janell Hickman
Dermatology, Celebrity

Breaking down everything from the process to the stigma of hush-hush beauty procedures like fillers and Botox.

Cosmopolitan: How to Create Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” Braids—the 2019 Version
Feb 24

Feb 24 Cosmopolitan: How to Create Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” Braids—the 2019 Version

Janell Hickman
Hair, How-Tos

The iconic look has a new twist, and we've got the tutorial.

Cosmopolitan: Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum Is Freaking Amazing
Feb 15

Feb 15 Cosmopolitan: Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum Is Freaking Amazing

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Dermatology, Skincare

There’s a reason why every single celebrity swears by it.

Coveteur : Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Tuning Fork Facials
Feb 15

Feb 15 Coveteur : Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Tuning Fork Facials

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Dermatology, Expert Tips

It’s much more than music class for your face.

Cosmopolitan: Kosas's Color and Light Tropic Equinox Palette Is the Best Highlighter Ever
Feb 15

Feb 15 Cosmopolitan: Kosas's Color and Light Tropic Equinox Palette Is the Best Highlighter Ever

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Product Reviews, Makeup

It will seriously give you the illusion of perfect-looking skin.

StyleCaster: 7 Things You Absolutely Need to Know Before Going Platinum Blonde
Feb 15

Feb 15 StyleCaster: 7 Things You Absolutely Need to Know Before Going Platinum Blonde

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Hair, Haircare

The hard facts you can't afford to miss.

GRAMMY: Behind The Seams | Chloe X Halle's Red Carpet Style Evolution
Feb 15

Feb 15 GRAMMY: Behind The Seams | Chloe X Halle's Red Carpet Style Evolution

Janell Hickman
Fashion, Interviews, Profiles

Celebrity stylist Zerina Akers describes her evolving strategy for dressing the emerging, GRAMMY-nominated R&B duo.

Atelier Doré: This or That | Blush vs. Bronzer
Jan 18

Jan 18 Atelier Doré: This or That | Blush vs. Bronzer

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Expert Tips, Female Entrepreneurs, Makeup Artists

Can we put this unresolved beauty product rivalry to rest?

Elle: 18 Best Shampoos for Curly Hair, According to Celebrity Hairstylists
Jan 14

Jan 14 Elle: 18 Best Shampoos for Curly Hair, According to Celebrity Hairstylists

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Haircare, How-Tos

The geniuses behind Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, and Alicia Keys' curls offer their best tips.

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