ISSUE 2 Inner Beauty
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“more than a pretty face”
Despite the monochromatic theme of this issue, the beauty journeys of black women are not black and white, but many shades of grey in-between. Black women are more than just pretty faces, they are a culmination of different stories and experiences to be told. This issue is only a glimpse into the beauty of black women everywhere.
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Anaïs -
What’s a hair product you can’t live without?
“Growing up I used to despise putting water in my hair and would avoid it at all costs. Now I see my hair as a . —something that needs water to grow and replenish.
I’m definitely a lazy natural, so a lot of my routine is just spraying water picking and going about my day” plant spraying , , , Jamilah -
WA T E R
Do you feel included in the beauty industry?
“When I was younger there was never really any black women representation when it came to skincare. There’d be one tok e n black girl in a skincare commercial with everyone else being lighter skin tones or white. In recent times this has changed making me feel a lot more comfortable and included in the beauty industry today. I love doing makeup and skincare, being able to see myself in the women in media has always been a big thing for me. ” token included Xyana -
What does skincare look like to
“Skin care to me looks like an ongoing process. My skin is always changing and requires different needs, so adapting to what my body needs in the moment and being open to changing my process is important to me ” important always
Eliana -
inner beauty
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How does social media influence your beauty choices?
“Social media opens me up to new worlds that I would like to explore in terms of my beauty, whether this is with hairstyles, clothes, or other aspects I would like to grow in. I use it positively to take in new ideas that inspire me to go out of my comfort zone. ”
explore
grow
Eliana -
Have you always felt beautiful?
“I’ve never felt ugly, I’ve always thought I was cute or just average. Only recently have I started to feel beautiful, but that realization only came when I started to do more inner work and became more confident in myself. I think I so bright on the inside that a glow hugs me, making me feel so beautiful and loved.”
Jamilah -
Have you always felt beautiful?
“LOL no, honestly, I’m still not sure if I’ve figured out how I feel about beauty I still have days where I struggle with body image and feel super self-conscious about my face and overall presence. The toxic mindset I picked up from elementary through high school definitely still has its hold on me, but I’m working on elevating it off a little each day It’s just not fair to keep comparing myself to everything and everyone, comparison is the thief of , and we ’ ve only got this one (long) life to live, so why waste it on things beyond my control?”
elevating joy
Aida -
When do you feel the most beautiful?
“This might sound like a total contradiction, but I honestly feel the most beautiful when I have no clue what I look like and also when I'm super aware of every little thing I did to “perfect” my appearance. Like, I love a full face of makeup, but I also feel amazing with a bare face and that after getting my hair done. It’s a weird balance of effortless and intentional! Like face card be so vicious they gonna think I did fraud like most wanted who?!”
fresh braid glow balance
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