What is your biggest beauty fail?
My biggest beauty fails, thankfully aren’t fully photographed, but it was when I went through the experimental phase in college with actual hair where I was just trying my own twists and overusing products. It just didn’t look great—you know, some fit your face and some don’t. And I used a lot that did not fit my face.
You travel constantly. What city or country gives you the greatest beauty inspiration?
I just went to an island near Aruba. When you’re just surrounded by beautiful waters and sun and just tropical, that is where I get my writing inspiration. Like, how can you not be your best self and feel great?
You can only use three products for the rest of your life. What are they and why?
I would say Sienna Naturals Dew Magic on my hair, Ole Henriksen Dewtopia Retexturizing Night Serum on my skin for my night routine, and Kiss My Ash body balm. Dew Magic makes my hair feel extremely moisturized. it actually kind of helps with even my curl pattern. I can leave it in and feel secure about styling my hair. Dewtopia has been a product in my nightly skin care routine that has been essential for not having pimples on my face. I haven’t gotten period pimples since. I swear by it and it just keeps my face clear. I love a good body balm and Kiss My Ash is one of my favorites. When I wanna feel dewy, that’s my best bet.
What colors are you loving on your nails right now?
My favorite generally is a yellow. You can always tell where I’m feeling myself if I have a yellow pop on my nail. But right now I’m Nude Life cause I have too much shit to do.
What’s your go-to getting-ready music?
There’s this artist named Elmiene that is phenomenal and I cannot stop playing him. His latest album is my getting-ready music.
How much time do you spend getting ready?
It depends on what I’m getting ready for. If it’s every day, I’m going to work in the office 20, 30 minutes max. If I’m getting ready getting ready, I’ve tried to cap it at two hours.
What is your favorite way to take a moment for yourself?
It’s in the early morning. Honestly, I get up at four and that is my workout time. And then literally after that time, I sit with coffee and a journal and just sit with my thoughts.
What is your power perfume and why?
I just recently took on a new perfume by Chloé called Atelier Des Fleurs. That is my favorite perfume, and I always get compliments when I work.
If you could change one thing about beauty perceptions in Hollywood, what would that be?
Aging gracefully and being allowed to do that. As women, I hate that we put so much emphasis on looking young when aging is an actual process and it’s gorgeous.
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