This conversation took place two weeks before the UK went into Covid-19 lockdown. There’s also a video version on my YouTube channel and I’m actually glad I waited several months so long to share it. If you’re a regular listener you’ll know that for the past few weeks or so I’ve been fully focused on lockdown content that aims to inspire and let people around the world know that we’re all in this together. But today I felt the need to share something fun, and Joy is definitely that!

Joy is many things; she’s what I would call a hair architect – completely self-taught –  constantly creating, playing with products, textures and fabrics. She’s also an amazing crochet enthusiast – I keep telling her she needs to launch her own line but she insists she’s too amateur. She’s not into sharing every single aspect of her day or work on social media, but when she does share something it’s truly a work of art. In this conversation London-based Joy elaborates on the many influences on her work, and how she interprets them into projects with the likes of Converse, as well as stunning collages that have been shown back home in Nigeria. Oh and she confesses to using my skincare products when she stayed over for this recording! Honestly, watch the YouTube after you listen. In the meantime, you can follow @beautymepodcast over on Instagram, or check out my personal account @charisse.kenion, and you'll find Joy @joydarlinginnit, as well as her project @blackgirlslovepink. Photography by me.

Products/brands mentioned (I had to cull a few because I ran out of space):

Glossier Stretch Concealer: https://www.glossier.com/products/stretch-concealer?search=stretch

Glossier You: https://www.glossier.com/products/glossier-you

Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser: https://www.glossier.com/products/milky-jelly-cleanser?search=milky%20jelly%20cleanser

Glossier Priming Moisturizer: https://www.glossier.com/products/priming-moisturizer

Glossier Priming Moisturizer Rich: https://www.glossier.com/products/priming-moisturizer

Glossier Super Bounce: https://www.glossier.com/products/super-bounce

Glossier Futuredew: https://www.glossier.com/products/futuredew?search=future

Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel: https://amzn.to/36CrlA4

Sam Fine: Fine Beauty Book: https://amzn.to/2M3jUbN

Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Lift and Firm Mask: https://amzn.to/2X84hWR

Bio Oil: https://amzn.to/3gu6a84

Caudalie Gentle Buffing Cream: https://amzn.to/2XDptmy

Peter Zumthor: Atmospheres: Architectural Environments, Surrounding Objects: https://amzn.to/2XyOIqd

Dior Diorshow Mascara: https://amzn.to/2TL2JA1

Dabur Amla Hair Oil: https://amzn.to/2XDxHer