Kui Mwai

Kui Mwai

Kui Mwai is a beauty writer at Bustle, where she covers anything and everything happening in the beauty industry. Her work has appeared in a wide array of women-driven brands, including Cosmopolitan UK, ELLE UK, Well + Good, and more. In her career, Kui has committed to telling stories of those who are typically underrepresented by the media, especially within the Black community and African diaspora. When she's not writing about beauty, she spends way too much time talking about astrology, Whitney Houston, and Toni Morrison (not at the same time, though the combination of those topics would be her dream). Keep up with Kui on all socials @kuiwrites_

TikTokers with eczema are opening up about what is it like to endure topical steroid withdrawal afte...

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TikTokers With Eczema Are Opening Up About Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Here’s what to know.

By Kui Mwai
Jennifer Lopez has rocked so many hair looks during her prolific career that it seems like there's n...

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Jennifer Lopez's Hair Evolution, From '90s Curls To Curtain Bangs

There’s no hairstyle she can’t pull off.

By Kui Mwai
Adut Akech tells Bustle about her beauty routine, favorite skin care products, and makeup tips..

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The Skin-Plumping Sheet Mask That Keeps Adut Akech Glowing

The model shares her must-have beauty products.

By Kui Mwai
Here's how to style your edges & baby hairs like a pro, straight from Rihanna's hairstylist Yusef.

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6 Expert Tips For Styling Your Edges

Time to get those baby hairs laid.

By Kui Mwai
Here are the best makeup & hairstyles at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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The Best Beauty Moments From The 2022 Winter Olympics

These looks get tens across the board.

By Kui Mwai
A silk press for natural hair shouldn't permanently ruin your curl pattern.

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6 Ways To Prevent A Silk Press From Causing Heat Damage

Changing your style shouldn’t cost you your curls.

By Kui Mwai
Long 4C hair may seem unobtainable, but patience and commitment will help you grow healthy natural h...

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5 Expert-Backed Tips For Long, Healthy 4C Curls

Including how to deal with breakage.

By Kui Mwai
Bustle beauty writer Kui Mwai tried faux crochet butterfly locs as a protective hairstyle for natura...

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Here's What Happened When I Tried Butterfly Locs

Don’t make the one mistake I did.

By Kui Mwai
Millie Bobby Brown chats with Bustle about beauty, Eleven's 'Stranger Things' buzz cut, Florence by ...

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Millie Bobby Brown Is Ready To Go Bold

The actor is on the verge of 18.

By Kui Mwai
Kendall Jenner debuted new curtain bangs on Instagram.

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Kendall Jenner Has Curtain Bangs, So Now I Want Curtain Bangs

They’re not clip-ins this time.

By Kui Mwai
Victoria Beckham shared a mini beauty tutorial on her lip liner and lipstick combo on Instagram.

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The ’90s Lip Look Victoria Beckham Wears Over & Over Again

Here’s how to get the look.

By Kui Mwai
Sierra Jackson from 'The Bachelor' told Bustle the exact body glitter she uses, plus more skin care ...

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The Fenty Products Behind Sierra's 'Bachelor' Body Glitter

She finally dropped her routine.

By Kui Mwai
Billie Eilish has jet black hair that she styled in Y2K-approved space buns with shaggy bangs.

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Billie Eilish Debuts Even *Darker* Hair

“did you miss me?”

By Kui Mwai
Olive & June Valentine's Day press on nails are new for 2022.

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9 New Valentine's Day Nail Launches To Shop

Treat your tips.

By Kui Mwai
Here are abstract nail art ideas and designs for the next time you get a manicure..

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10 Abstract Nail Art Ideas That Look Like Mini Masterpieces

Embrace your inner artist.

By Kui Mwai
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Jennifer Lopez attends Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon Studio's ...

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5 Genius Hacks For Fine Hair, Straight From Kim K & J. Lo's Go-To Stylist

Pump up the volume.

By Kui Mwai
Try a lipstick and lip liner combo that's been Bustle-approved by a makeup artist.

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7 Makeup Artist-Approved Lipstick & Lip Liner Combos

Get your pout ready for some new looks.

By Kui Mwai
Tessa Thompson is the new face of Armani Beauty.

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The Dewy Foundation Tessa Thompson Has Used For Over A Decade

The actor is the new face of Armani Beauty.

By Kui Mwai
Here are Capricorn tattoo ideas & designs for all the sea goats out there, from constellations to th...

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9 Tattoo Ideas That Capricorns Will Love

This one’s for the sea goats.

By Kui Mwai
Here are ways to avoid fairy knots in 4C hair and other types of curls that tend to get single-stran...

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6 Ways To Avoid Fairy Knots

Say goodbye to stubborn tangles.

By Kui Mwai