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On a recent visit to New York City, I spent some time with my friend René, who you all recognize as “Own By Femme,” for a fun holiday make over! She has mostly type 3B, color-treated hair that she hasn’t straightened in over four years. She wanted to try something different than her signature wash-n-go, so I decided voluminous, soft curls would be a beautiful way to celebrate the holiday season in style!
Hair products and tools:
- Carol’s Daughter Tui Hydrating Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Hydrating Hair Mask
- Thermal Hair Care Hot Head Deep Conditioning Cap
- ApHogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer
- Aveda Smooth Infusion Style Prep Smoother
- Motion’s Foaming Wrap Lotion
- Ion Blow Dryer (substitute for featured tool)
- HairFlair Hooded Dryer Attachment
- Denman Classic Styling Brush
- Chi Deep Brilliance Silk Reflect Oil
- FHI Platform 1 inch Pro Styler
- Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss
Total time:
Total style time was about two hours and forty-five minutes, makeup application was an additional twenty-five minutes.
Keep and care:
Rene will retain her curls by pulling all the hair to the crown and securing in a few, loose bantu knots and tying a silk or satin scarf around her head.
Makeup (all MAC Cosmetics):
- Eyes: Woodwinked, Wedge, Brown Down, Expresso
- Lips: Viva Glam Rihanna lipstick with Brick lip liner (first, two looks), Smoked Purple mixed with Violetta lipstick and Nightmoth lip liner (last look).
We all know that teamwork makes the dream work! In addition to René Daniella lending her beautiful face and hair, this special feature was made possible with the help of MUA, Angela Sims.
ABOUT RENÉ DANIELLA
“OwnByFemme” is dedicated to highlighting the beauty of femininity with original style, and of course, big curly hair. René is actively pursuing a career in entertainment public relations, along with other passions and aspirations which have led her to create a platform to share about the beautiful struggles that come with being a curly girl, fashionista, and all around health and fitness lover.
See more from René on her Instagram.
ABOUT ANGELA SIMS
Angela Sims is a New York City-based, professional makeup artist and licensed esthetician who has worked with MAC Cosmetics as well as the Off Broadway musical, The Black Social Network, and the online series, The Happiest People in New York. She’s also worked with TV personality Devyn Simone, of The Real World: Brooklyn.
For business inquiries, you can reach Angela on her Instagram.
