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

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Allure: How to Ace Your Wash Day
Oct 29

Oct 29 Allure: How to Ace Your Wash Day

Janell Hickman
Hair, How-Tos, Natural Hair

Plus why co-wash might not always be the best cleansing product for kinky, curly hair.

Dermstore: 8 Skin Care Gift Sets So Good, You’ll Want to Buy Them for Yourself
Oct 29

Oct 29 Dermstore: 8 Skin Care Gift Sets So Good, You’ll Want to Buy Them for Yourself

Janell Hickman
Gifts, Beauty, Skincare

With most of us spending more time at home these days, finding small sources of joy is more important than ever.

Heyday's Skin Deep: Let’s Talk About Facial Enhancements
Oct 29

Oct 29 Heyday's Skin Deep: Let’s Talk About Facial Enhancements

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Skincare

After the ups and downs of DIY quarantine skincare, planning a wedding (the happiness, the stress!), and perhaps a *little* too much wine, I needed to press the reset button on my skin with a facial.

Heyday's Skin Deep: Microdermabrasion 101 | Meet The Exfoliating Powerhouse
Oct 27

Oct 27 Heyday's Skin Deep: Microdermabrasion 101 | Meet The Exfoliating Powerhouse

Janell Hickman
Skincare

Just like cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin are important steps in your routine, exfoliation plays a key role as well.

The Knot: 4 Things Black Wedding Pros Want You to Know
Oct 21

Oct 21 The Knot: 4 Things Black Wedding Pros Want You to Know

Janell Hickman
Expert Tips, Weddings

Real life advice from the pros who know the industry best.

Heyday's Skin Deep: Exfoliation | Why It’s Important & Different Ways To Do It
Oct 19

Oct 19 Heyday's Skin Deep: Exfoliation | Why It’s Important & Different Ways To Do It

Janell Hickman
Skincare, Product Recommendations

Like SPF, exfoliation is a necessary and important skincare step.

The Knot: Best Nude Nail Shades for Brides of Color
Oct 19

Oct 19 The Knot: Best Nude Nail Shades for Brides of Color

Janell Hickman
Nails, Expert Tips

Select the perfect shade to complement your melanin-rich complexion.

New York Mag: 10 Black-Owned Small Businesses Perfect for Gift-Giving
Sep 28

Sep 28 New York Mag: 10 Black-Owned Small Businesses Perfect for Gift-Giving

Janell Hickman
Black-Owned Business, Gifts, Shopping

Where to look if you need inspiration for your next gift!

Heyday's Skin Deep: What Those Red Lines On Your Face Might Mean
Sep 28

Sep 28 Heyday's Skin Deep: What Those Red Lines On Your Face Might Mean

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Skincare, Product Recommendations

The truth is, those little red marks on your face are either self-inflicted or boil down to plain old genetics.

BAZAAR Bride: 15 Celebrity-Inspired Bridesmaids Hairstyle Ideas
Sep 6

Sep 6 BAZAAR Bride: 15 Celebrity-Inspired Bridesmaids Hairstyle Ideas

Janell Hickman
Beauty, Hair, Product Recommendations, Weddings

Gone are the days of telling your friends to all wear their hair the same way.

Heyday's Skin Deep: What's Up With Hyperpigmentation?
Sep 6

Sep 6 Heyday's Skin Deep: What's Up With Hyperpigmentation?

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Product Recommendations

Getting rid of hyperpigmentation (commonly referred to as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, PIH) is a long-term game.

Dermstore: How to Keep Every Type of Curly Hair Healthy
Sep 6

Sep 6 Dermstore: How to Keep Every Type of Curly Hair Healthy

Janell Hickman
Hair, Hair Tips, Haircare, How-Tos, Product Recommendations

To help you understand and enhance your unique texture, we’ve crafted a quick explainer (plus product recommendations) for wavy, curly and coily hair.

Heyday's Skin Deep: Retinol | Everything You Need To Know
Aug 22

Aug 22 Heyday's Skin Deep: Retinol | Everything You Need To Know

Janell Hickman
Beauty Advice, Skincare, Product Recommendations

Yes, we get it, retinols sound awesome and a little scary.

The Knot: Creating My 120-Person Guest List Was Hard Enough, Now It’s Down to 30
Aug 22

Aug 22 The Knot: Creating My 120-Person Guest List Was Hard Enough, Now It’s Down to 30

Janell Hickman
Etiquette Advice, Weddings

Firsthand advice from one bride’s experience of cutting her guest list for COVID.

Heyday's Skin Deep: How To Balance Your Skin’s Natural Oil & Water Levels
Aug 17

Aug 17 Heyday's Skin Deep: How To Balance Your Skin’s Natural Oil & Water Levels

Janell Hickman
Skincare, Product Recommendations, Expert Tips

There are numerous iconic duos, but in the skincare world the only one that matters is oil and water.

Good Housekeeping: Ask an Expert | How Do I Shop for Skincare Online?
Aug 17

Aug 17 Good Housekeeping: Ask an Expert | How Do I Shop for Skincare Online?

Janell Hickman
Skincare, Product Recommendations, Product Reviews

Feel more confident filling up that digital cart with these expert tips.

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