For over two years, I made biweekly trips to the nail salon to put a shiny coat of red on each of my fingertips. I thought to myself that I wouldn't be caught dead without this part of my signature style. Then one day, completely out of the blue, pink suddenly appealed to me. My friends were shocked, "who is she?" they joked. Shortly after changing my signature nail color, I unexpectedly entered a new (and thrilling) chapter of my life. It felt like I went through a personality change. Simila...

If there's one thing I can count on in this life, it's that my skin will become dull and dehydrated if I skip out on a single step of my hydrating skincare routine. You see, over the years, I've developed a foolproof rotation of products that I count on to keep my skin plump and bouncy-looking. Every time I have to deviate from that routine to test a new product, I experience a very real kind of hesitation. What if it does more harm than good and throws off my moisture barrier? What if it deh...

Nail art has fast become one of my passions in life. Normally, you'd think that given the limited space provided on our nails, there wouldn't be much you can do creatively but, boy, would you be wrong. Creatives around the world venture into uncharted territory on a daily basis—I'm talking icicle nails, abstract designs, and unexpected prints that somehow work. To me, nail art is a special kind of craft that's unique to every individual. It's a product of who they are, where they live, and t...

Pigmentation in general is a concern for all skin tones, but specifically Black skin faces a substantial challenge due to the melanin structure. According to the Black Skin Directory, many types of hyperpigmentation and solutions exist. However, finding the right regime for yourself can be tricky and embracing the condition can be a long journey.Over the last two years, my maturing skin has suffered from acne, hyperpigmentation and repairing a damaged skin barrier. I tried everything from topica...