If you’re wondering what the new guard of beauty editorial looks like, look no further than Akili King. The 23-year old Chicago native and NYU Gallatin graduate has published a book of her own poems (titled AWAKENING), and worked for brands like The FADER, Milk Makeup, and Fashion Fair. All that being said, her current position as the Beauty Editorial Assistant at Vogue is “still pretty surreal” because, how could it not be?! Between making a name for herself within the beauty industry, modelling, DJ-ing, and practicing yoga, Akili is undoubtedly one to watch.

Links to Products/Resources Mentioned: 

• HAIR: Soultanicals Fro Despair, Rahua Cream Wax, DevaCurl Supercurl Coconut Curl Styler, Oribe Moisture & Control Line, Pattern Beauty Hydration Shampoo, Pattern Beauty Heavy Conditioner
• MAKEUP: Boy De Chanel Eyebrow Pencil, Sappho Essential Foundation, Milk Makeup High Volume Kush Mascara 
• SKINCARE: Klur Face Mask, Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator, Epara Skincare, Caudalie Facial, Heyday Facials, Dermasaa (Samantha Mims) Facials, Silk Eye Mask, Gel Eye Mask, 
• RESOURCES: Naked Beauty Amazon Store, AWAKENING, Michelle Phan (The Cut), AndreasChoice Drome, Kirby Jean-Raymond (Medium), @v93oo

Follow Akili on IG: @akili_ Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet 

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