7 Aussie beauty influencers you should be following
Diversify your feed.
In light of the recent wave of Black Lives Matter protests, the much-needed discussions we are having about systemic racism have many of us self-reflecting and looking for ways we can incorporate anti-racism work into our daily lives. Â
This has sparked a collective and long-overdue move to âdecoloniseâ and diversify our social feeds. So, to help you do just that, here are 7 mind-bogglingly talented Aussie beauty influencers youâll want to follow â your feed will thank you for it.
Kaydee Kyle-Taylor
Aboriginal-Maori makeup artist Kaydee Kyle-Taylor, known on her socials as ithinksheafreak, is the creator of intricately-stunning eyeshadow looks, body-positivity posts and sharer of fellow Indigenous artistsâ work. Youâll want to follow her and start practising her looks right away, so youâre ready when nights out are a thing again.
Esther Joseph
Esther is a Nigerian-Aussie who shares her wealth of makeup wisdom in tutorials and product reviews on her Insta and YouTube channel. Esther also speaks up about Black rights and provides an Aussie perspective on the ever-important issue of inclusivity in the beauty industry.
Zahrah Aliyah
Zahrah is an Aussie makeup artist and photographer with Indian-Fijian heritage. On her channels, Zahrah shares client makeovers, product reviews and oh-so-elegant makeup looks â think soft shimmery eyeshadow and natural skin.Â
Flex Mami
On an Insta so colourful sunnies are advised, Flex Mami dishes up bright and bold makeup looks. While she canât be boxed into the beauty influencer category, her many other offerings â DJ, MTV Host, Author, DIY-er and Fairy Nut Mother â make her more than worthy of the follow.
Jayme Jo
Jayme Jo is a Lebanese-Australian performer, dancer and curly hair guru, who uses her social platforms to share her knowledge on curly hair care and styling as well as the occasional cooking and exercise video. Curly hair or not, youâll want to follow her just for the dreamy peach-beige Insta aesthetic.
@jaymejo
Rowi Singh
Australian-born Indian Rowi Singh is definitely not afraid of colour, in fact, her entire Insta showcases makeup looks bursting with neon, bold bursts of jewel tones and diamantes. Once you start scrolling you wonât be able to stop.Â
@rowisingh
Kaycee Hayden
Indigenous Aussie Kaycee creates makeup looks ranging from casual night-out, to colourful costume makeup, plus sheâs an advocate for body-positivity and self-love. Oh and sheâs a proud mum, talk about doing it all.
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