“Creativity and being around creative people has been my drive” — my amazing guest Saidah Blount, on her career journey and finding herself in music where she always wanted to be :) 

Saidah tells me about moving to NYC in the 90s and making a career out of seeing bands. Originally from Kansas City, we talk about how she grew up and her early memories of visiting the Clinique counter for makeovers. We ponder whether or not artists of today have the same knack for style that musicians used to but we both think Rihanna, The Migos & Miguel are doing interesting things. We get into hair dye, expensive deep conditioning masks we enjoy wasting money on, the magic of a good skincare routine, whether or not vitamins really do anything, how working out and knowing her own personal strength can change everything, and how the right lipstick can be a form of personal empowerment. 

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Products & Things Mentioned

Illeisha who did my color I mention in the intro: @thehairartiste

Siouxsie Sioux - the artist with the distinctive eyeliner look that inspired Saidah

Aztec clay to cleanse skin 

Biologique P50 < apparently worth all the hype

Tumeric mask for hyper pigmentation

Evening primrose oil from Mountain Rose Herbs 

Shu Emura Deep Conditioner 

Queen Helene Cholesterol deep conditioner - a classic

Shea Moisture Strengthening Mask - one of my fave deep conditioners & not too expensive

Morrocan Oil Deep Conditioner

Scalp Massager from Amazon I use 2x a month to stimulate hair follicles

The Buffet Serum from the Ordinary 

Moisturizer with sunscreen Saidah loves

Heyday - Saidah’s go-to facial spot in NY

The impact of sun (image to scare you straight into wearing SPF)

Rihanna RiriWoo - her ultimate red (sorry sold-out) 

BITE in soho where you can create your own lipstick 

L’Oreal boy brow dupe 

Fenty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation

Youtube from dermatologists she loves (Dr.Dray)

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