Super Model Nykhor Paul Blasts White MUA’s Who Don’t Know How To Work With Dark Complexions: I’m tired of apologizing for my blackness!

Nykhor Paul

Nykhor Paul

South Sudanese model, Nykhor Paul, has penned an open letter of sorts, criticizing professional make-up artists who lack the skill set and preparation to work on dark complexions. This week, she took to Instagram voicing her displeasure.

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Peep her thoughts below.

Dear white people in the fashion world!

Please don’t take this the wrong way but it’s time you people get your shit right when it comes to our complexion! Why do I have to bring my own makeup to a professional show when all the other white girls don’t have to do anything but show up wtf! Don’t try to make me feel bad because I am blue black its 2015 go to Mac, Bobbi Brown, Makeup forever, Iman cosmetic, black opal, even Lancôme and Clinique carried them plus so much more. there’s so much options our there for dark skin tones today.

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There are 2 comments for this article
  1. annW at 9:41 am

    Agree 100 percent.Its obvious in America the version of black that seems to be promoted is the beige looking woman with the curly hair.lol

  2. m at 1:15 pm

    She is gorgeous! And she has a point. If you’re a professional you should be able to work with all skin tones. Otherwise they may as well just print “pale faces only” on their business cards to warn people ahead of time about their lack of talent.

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