![Janell M. Hickman-Kirby](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/user/7721/1_1/160/jpg/gu_31631277.jpeg?r=44319)
Janell M. Hickman-Kirby
Beauty Expert
Experience
For over a decade, Janell has worked in the fashion and beauty industry. Her experience in PR, marketing, and editorial gives her a unique perspective. She’s held roles at Victoria’s Secret, Essence, HL Group, Ebony, GILT, and BET.
Janell is also a freelance writer, whose work has appeared in both print and digital publications, such as BRIDES, Cosmopolitan, O, The Oprah Magazine; ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery 29, Coveteur, Well + Good, Allure, Doré, Marie Claire, and others. Her freelance brand clients include Sol de Janeiro, HeyDay, Revlon, Birchbox, Mizani, OLEHENRIKSEN, and INTERMIX.
Education
Janell is a proud HBCU alum and Hampton University graduate, with degrees in Print Journalism and Marketing. In college, she interned at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and WWD.
Articles published by Janell M. Hickman-Kirby
![5 Plus-One Wedding Etiquette Rules Couples MUST Follow](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/article-gallery-o/00000/3_2/960/jpg/ww/wedding-invitation-kelley-jordan-photography.jpeg)
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![Airbrush Makeup vs. Regular Makeup: What You Need to Know](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/article/7410/3_2/960/jpg/147-airbrush-makeup-quinn-vise-hair-design.jpeg)
![To Bustle or Not to Bustle? Experts Weigh In](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/article-gallery-o/00000/3_2/960/jpg/ww/bride-in-dress-eric-jamie-photography.jpeg)
![Expert Advice for a Flawless Pre-Wedding Skincare Routine](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/article-gallery-o/00000/3_2/960/jpg/ww/bride-makeup-the-big-affair.jpeg)
![Which Pre-Wedding Beauty Treatments Are Right for You?](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/article-gallery-o/00000/3_2/960/jpg/ww/bride-in-mirror-olli-studio.jpeg)
![Sweating for the Wedding: Pre-Wedding Workouts to Try](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/article-gallery-o/00000/3_2/960/jpg/ww/bridesmaids-keepsake-memories-photography.jpeg)