“My parents are from Suriname, a South American country that was once a Dutch colony, but I was born and raised in Amsterdam. I studied performing arts and danced professionally, but I was also a model. The world invited me. My first live performance was about 13 years ago, with Dr. It was a hair care campaign for Miracle’s. That job opened a lot of doors for me. That’s why I moved to America and how I ended up signing with an agency. I’ve been lucky to work with brands like Maybelline and MAC.
I had a lot of fun working with these big brands, but every job took a toll on my hair. From the beginning, Dr. Miracle made my hair relaxed and cut it very short. Of course, growing up, it was pretty normal to relax your hair because it was “easy” and “manageable.” It wasn’t until my early 20s that I started embracing my natural hair, when OG YouTube influencers started talking about it and introducing me to products from brands like Shea Moisture. is. Once I started incorporating their leks into my routine, people started telling me how much they loved my big, curly hair. That was a surprise because I thought relaxed hair would get more work done. This meant that every time I booked a job, my hairdresser would do my hair.
When the coronavirus hit, work began to slow down. Since I have plenty of time to experiment with different products and techniques, I decided to make my hair healthier. I went to all kinds of beauty stores to find what would work best for me, but the space was, and still is, very overwhelming. And the beautiful, aesthetically pleasing brands that resonated with me also felt like they weren’t tailored to textured hair. There are traditional brands that I’ve loved since childhood, but they felt outdated in many ways. So I decided to start my own, lobbyMeans “love” in Surinamese. It actually focuses on increasing the textured hair market.
beauty
I try to keep my skin care routine as simple as possible because trying too many products can mess up my skin. Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Enzyme Cleanser It’s amazing. I love gently exfoliating my face. after that iS Clinical’s Hydracool Serum It’s a chef’s kiss. It’s very moisturizing. of dark skin tone face cream This one by Dr. Barbara Sturm is the only thing that keeps me hydrated. Of course, I also always wear sunscreen. Shiseido’s ultimate sun protector It’s very smooth and silky. It not only protects your skin but also gives it an extra glow. Plus, all the other sunscreens I tried caused whiteheads.
If you have to wear heavy makeup for work, remove it. iblom balm cleanser. I love that it comes with muslin fabric. And every two weeks, I Biologic Recherche Mask Vivant. My skin tends to get rough depending on the season, but this mask immediately makes my skin smoother. It smells awful, like rancid chocolate, but it’s one of the few products that gives instant results.
I’m not good at applying makeup myself, and I often wear makeup for work, so I like to wear no makeup when I’m off. But when I want a little something, I leave it very natural. i use saie glow gel in sun glow instead of foundation. brush Anastasia Beverly Hills eyebrow freeze Curl the eyelashes through the eyebrows. shiseido curler. then go with me lancome lipstick in love to shine. If you don’t have Iria, use it as a blush lady bird blush stick.
Regarding my hair, I have a 5 month old baby and my hair has changed a lot during pregnancy and postpartum. My curls are looser at the top of my head and more coiled at the bottom. I think I have 4A, maybe 4B curls. After dealing with postpartum hair loss, a large amount of downy hair started to grow back. However, I still try to keep my hair routine very simple. Even before I had children, I was just a lazy person. [Laughs] I wash and condition my hair once a week. I have been developing my hair for almost two and a half years. Then I use mine Lobie Peptide Leave-in Mask. I want to use it for a chic and clean back look. Oh my favorite hairbrush S-Heart-S. I am the best at untangling.
If I want braids I go here Jolly Beauty Bar I’m in Los Angeles, but I don’t go there very often. I think the last time I had braids was on my birthday last October. If you want to straighten your hair, Dyson Airwrap. I always spray inner sense hair love beginning. i will get over it Oribe’s Gold Lust Heat Prevention Spraytoo.
After my baby was born, I became very sensitive to what I wore and sprayed on myself because my baby was always in contact with my skin, but a few years ago I decided I wanted to start a perfume brand. I was obsessed with fragrances as much as I expected. I’ll also admit that I’ve started saving some of my own fragrances. Because people might buy it and get confused if it smells like me. [Laughs] That being said, my favorite is Battito Dali of Prohumum Roma. Sweet yet masculine, soft and strong at the same time. It’s sexy and makes you feel more confident. Mark my words: Just like everyone suddenly starts wearing Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis KurkdjianBattito is the next big scent. ”
—As told by Dice Vedra
Photographed by Alexandra Genova in New York on October 7, 2024
