SELECTED PRINT WORK

From 2007 to 2011, I was on staff at Glamour magazine as a Beauty Writer-Editor and Senior Beauty Editor. Before that, I held Beauty Editor roles at Vibe Vixen, a spin-off of the iconic music publication Vibe and Suede, a multicultural fashion and beauty magazine. As a freelancer, my byline has appeared in Elle, Allure, WSJ, Essence, and New York, among others.

 

 SELECTED DIGITAL WORK

I’ve been writing for the web since 2007, when I became one of the first regular contributors to Glamour’s beauty blog. I’ve since covered celebrity beauty trends, industry shifts, and profiled entrepreneurs for sites such as Vogue.com, Allure.com, Refinery 29, and Coveteur. 

 
 
 

ALLURE.COM

This App Uses AI to Analyze Textured Hair — and Create the Perfect Routine


ALLURE.COM

A New Filler for Laugh Lines and More Procedures That Are Safe for Dark Skin

ALLURE.COM

Hollywood Still Isn’t Sure What to Do With Black Hair

ALLURE.COM

Why Pat McGrath is the Is an Invaluable Asset to the Beauty World

ALLURE.COM

Introducing Hello Ava, A New Beauty App That Wants to Make Purchasing Skincare Way Easier

ALLURE.COM

Meet Deciem, the Mysterious Newcomer That’s Shaking Up the Entire Beauty Industry

ALLURE.COM

The 19 Most Unforgettable Hair Moments Oscar In History

ALLURE.COM

How Women of Color Are Taking the Hair Business Into Their Own Hands

GLAMOUR.COM

13 Sneaky Habits That Can Cause Acne

GLAMOUR.COM

Fake Hair, Don’t Care: Your Guide to Extensions, Weaves, and Wigs

NEW YORK.COM

The Business of Braiding Hair

Oprahdaily.com

Fashion Fair Cosmetics Has Been Championing Women of Color for Decades

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What Aryna Sabalenka Can’t Live Without

the strategist

What Sloane Stephens Can’t Live Without

T MAGAZINE.COM

A New Skincare Line Aims to Cut Through the Clutter

VOGUE.COM

An Afternoon in the Champagne Region With Kwame Onwuachi

VOGUE.COM

Kelela Wears Avant Garde Eyeliner–and Shares Her Favorite Products–at UZ’s New York Store Opening

VOGUE.COM

This Ghanian-American Entrepreneur Started a Shea Butter Business Inspired by her Mom

WSJ.com

Are There Any Real Hair-Loss Solutions for Women?

THE ZOE REPORT

Ariane Simone is Busting Up the Old Boys Club of Venture Capital

 SELECTED BRAND WORK

Writing provocative shade names and taglines for NARS, creating branded stories for the Hearst content studio, and penning engaging trend reports for Maybelline are just a few of the ways I’ve used my editorial expertise to voice-up marketing and PR copy.

 
 

VOICE OVER AND RADIO SAMPLES

SAVOR YOUR SUMMER
I voiced this 30-second demo for an advertising pitch.

SHOWTIME OUTSIDE THE APOLLO
I recorded, edited and wrote this radio segement as part of a 2-day audio reporting course at Columbia.

60-SECOND COMMERCIAL REEL
My VO demo with samples ranging
from dramatic to comedic.