My love of beauty started from my time in boarding school, when I shared a room with a girl who had this incredible make up collection; her older brother was in a band and his make up artists gave them to her! As much as I loved it, as a young Black teen, the beauty industry never seemed to be geared towards people that look like me. That’s when I stumbled upon Jackie Aina and my obsession with make up - specifically make up that caters to people of colour - was fully realised! It wasn’t until I went to university and the late nights started to show on my skin that I delved into the realm of skin care — my go-to smoky eye called for a stellar cleansing routine after all. I spent a lot of time reading up on new skin care technologies and ingredients, as well as following household names such as Caroline Hirons, Sali Hughes and James Welsh for insider knowledge. Overall, my expertise definitely lies with hair care, with a focus on afro-textured and curly hair in particular. There’s a real need for education on these hair types and how to care for them, so if you're after any tips, I'm your girl!