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Andrea Arterbery

(She/Her)
Dallas
As seen in: MSN, The New York Times, Yahoo Life, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Glamour, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, Parents and
Covers:  Fashion, Beauty, Culture, Media, Representation, Consumer Culture, Identity, Higher Education
Doesn't Cover: At this time, I am not actively covering politics, breaking news, finance, sports, crime, general wellness, or products outside of fashion, beauty, culture, and media.
Journalist. Professor. Writer. Texas made me. New York raised me. 😎

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Dr. Andrea Arterbery is a journalist, professor, and former beauty editor covering fashion, beauty, culture, and media. She writes about trends, launches, industry shifts, and the stories shaping how we express ourselves through style and beauty.

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4 Pro Tips for Taking Care of Melanated Skin | RealSelf News

4 Pro Tips for Taking Care of Melanated Skin | RealSelf News

Sure, we all have skin issues, but when it comes to caring for skin of color, there can be more to contend wi…

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For Women of Color, Hotel Shampoo Isn't Just 'Meh'-It's Literally Unusable

For Women of Color, Hotel Shampoo Isn't Just 'Meh'-It's Literally Unusable

From room service to giant beds that always get made for you, there are few things in life as decadent as sta…

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Things You Should Know Before Having Your First Child

Things You Should Know Before Having Your First Child

A no-bullsh*t breakdown from a bad*ss single mom. I didn't plan on getting pregnant when it happened. Having …

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"I'm Wearing My Afro to Work Today. Deal With It."​

"I'm Wearing My Afro to Work Today. Deal With It."​

Naeemah LaFond, 38, was born in Brooklyn, New York. She never dreamed of being a hairstylist, but after a ser…

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Fighting Frizz? Then You Should've Put a Shower Cap on It (Published 2016)

Fighting Frizz? Then You Should've Put a Shower Cap on It (Published 2016)

Aly Walansky doesn't care how ridiculous she may look. When she is running errands or heading to meetings and…

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Does Anyone Own the Cornrow? (Published 2015)

Does Anyone Own the Cornrow? (Published 2015)

Skin Deep There's no way to sugarcoat this: I always experience a flash of annoyance when I see white girls w…

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Meet Balanda Atis, L’Oreal’s Women Of Color Lab Manager

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By Andrea Arterbery
| Essence Verified
By Andrea Arterbery · April 5, 2016 The struggle can be real when it comes to finding the perfect foundation fit for our skin tones. If you’re on the fair skinned spectrum of African American (like me), you’ll run into the problem of finding foundations that are too light and, upon application, leave an ashy top layer on the skin. If you’re darker, there there’s also the ashy issue as well as the fact that most brands don’t even make shades that are even close to fitting your skin color.
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Why Co-Washing Can Give You the Best Hair of Your *Life*

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By Andrea Arterbery
| Yahoo Life Verified
Photo credit: Stocksy From Cosmopolitan If you have type-4 hair (i.e. coily or zigzagged, if you’re unclear about your curl type), you’ve probably been subscribing to the co-wash or cleansing-conditioner life for years. But if you’re new to the natural curl game, or you’re just fed up with your coarse, thick waves or curls feeling dry, undefined, and, well, blah, there’s a good chance it’s time to swap your shampoo for a co-wash (or “no poo,” as it’s often called).
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15 Things NOT to Say to a Single Parent

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By Andrea Arterbery
| Parents Verified
Take it from a single mom: If you meet a single parent, here are a few things better left unsaid, whether because they're rude or just plain nosy. I'm a single parent and sometimes people can (unintentionally) say the rudest things to me. (Where is his father? Why isn't he around? But, don't you need him?) It's like people don't realize that single parents are completely capable of raising and caring for children on their own.
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How is social media changing news?

I think social media is great tool for connecting with others, but it has made lots of journalists lazy. =/

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To me, being a journalist means finding and telling other people's stories in a honest, no b.s. manner.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email is best.