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7 Things I wish I had known about makeup as a teen

I’m happy to report I’m better at color selections (and application) than I was back then. As a former celebrity makeup artist I’ve a treasure trove of information about enhancing beauty.

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10 DIY Natural Hair Products: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

I unapologetically love my super curly hair. I wear it natural (no chemical relaxers or “blow outs” are touching this mane) and I take care of it myself using healthy potions I make at home. Now and again, I’ll toss in a natural gel or conditioner from a beauty brand, but I enjoy making my [...]

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10 Things Every Woman Should Know About Makeup

Makeup possesses magical powers. I’ve used it to transform myself and others into creatures both beautiful and bizarre. As a professional makeup artist, I’ve taken waif like models and made them mock warriors, brides and fairies for magazines, television and music videos. I’ve worked with celebrities, politicians and Fortune 500 executives. From nearly a decade’s [...]

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