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Nykia Spradley

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Nykia Spradley is a former PS contributor.

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Latest Posts From Nykia

Ariana Grande's Tattoo Collection Includes 50+ Tiny Designs

Mar 3, 2025

Ariana Grande's Tattoo Collection Includes 50+ Tiny Designs

Ariana Grande may not be the most tattooed celebrity in history, but her collection of ink is still pretty impressive.

Experts Agree: These Are the 11 Best Hair Colors For Dark Skin Tones

Feb 26, 2024

Experts Agree: These Are the 11 Best Hair Colors For Dark Skin Tones

Choosing the right hair color for Black and brown skin tones is almost as tricky as finding the perfect foundation shade.

The 12 Best Sunscreens For Dark Skin With Zero White Cast

Mar 28, 2023

The 12 Best Sunscreens For Dark Skin With Zero White Cast

Sunscreen has come a long way, but unfortunately, the chalky, thick options of the past gave a bad reputation to SPF everywhere.

26 Hairstyles That Will Make You Look Younger

Nov 15, 2022

26 Hairstyles That Will Make You Look Younger

While beauty should be a stress- and judgment-free zone, many people often spend time worrying about how they look, especially as they get older.

What Are Thread Lifts? Here's Everything You Should Know

Aug 23, 2022

What Are Thread Lifts? Here's Everything You Should Know

If you keep up with all of the latest and greatest cosmetic surgery procedures, you may have heard about thread lifts.

16 Colorful and Fun Pride Makeup Looks That Will Blow Everyone Away

Jun 8, 2021

16 Colorful and Fun Pride Makeup Looks That Will Blow Everyone Away

Get ready to celebrate Pride Month in style this year.

8 of the Worst Things You Can Do to Your Hair

May 8, 2021

8 of the Worst Things You Can Do to Your Hair

If your bathroom is littered with hot tools and styling products, listen up.

13 Banana Republic Jumpsuits That Are Just Right For Every Height

Nov 27, 2020

13 Banana Republic Jumpsuits That Are Just Right For Every Height

No piece of clothing in your closet can make a big style statement with little thought quite as easily as a jumpsuit can.

7 Things You Never Knew About Detecting Skin Cancer

May 4, 2020

7 Things You Never Knew About Detecting Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is certainly not the most thrilling beauty topic, but it's unquestionably one of the most important — no matter what time of year it is.

7 Things Women of Color Need to Know About Skin Cancer

May 4, 2020

7 Things Women of Color Need to Know About Skin Cancer

Misconceptions abound when it comes to skin of color — particularly on the topic of skin cancer.

25 Supercozy Banana Republic Sweaters That Are Second Only to a Good Hug

Jan 29, 2020

25 Supercozy Banana Republic Sweaters That Are Second Only to a Good Hug

When a good hug isn't readily available, a cozy sweater is a solid substitute.

20 Coats and Jackets to Catch on Sale at Banana Republic

Jan 25, 2020

20 Coats and Jackets to Catch on Sale at Banana Republic

A good coat is an investment piece.