This list is comprised of some of my favorite black YouTubers who have taught me something over the years. These women have shaped who I have become and have advice ranging from life to natural hair. They have molded me and changed me in a way so important that I needed to share their videos with entire black community in hopes that they could help and change your life as well.
1. Jayla Korean
Jayla Koriyan is a fellow HBCU girl who vlogs her trials and tribulations. Jayla is a perfect example of a hard working woman: she has released her very own book about her college experience.
Category: Makeup, Hair Extensions, Weaves, Wigs, Vlogger, Style/Fashion
2. MonicaStyleMuse
Monica has inspired many thousands and beyond with her every evolving style and continues to come up with new ideas that shape and change the fashion world. She is constantly posting and keeping her followers updated with the new trends and styles.
Category: Makeup, Style/Fashion, Vlogger
3. Jackie Aina
Jackie Aina is my top Black Makeup Artist on YouTube! She has helped me in more ways than one. She's perfect for finding your foundation shade and highlight/contour. She is the gold standard when it comes to make-up for Black women.
Category: Makeup
4. AsToldByAllie
When it comes to real life, AsToldByAllie is the vlog that you want to view. She is real, raw and very relatable and find myself waiting for her to post her next video.
Category: Makeup, Hair Extensions, Vlogger, Lifestyle
5. makeupD0LL
MakeupD0ll is a makeup artist that I discovered by accident. She is well versed when it comes to make for dark skinned Black women. She knows all the tricks and tips and isn't afraid to let you know that she isn't perfect.
Category:Makeup
6. Patricia Bright
Patricia Bright will forever be one of my favorite Youtubers. Her channel has evolved in such a way that you can see her dating stage, to her married stage to her having her first child stage. She gives life hacks, make-up tricks and just every day tricks that will make you life so much easier. She's your every day girl that just so happens to be from across the pond.
Category: Makeup, Style/Fashion, Vlogger, Lifestyle
6. Shirley B. Eniang
If simplicity is what you're looking for, then you can stop right here! Shirley is a Youtuber that offers the easiest tutorials that can help any beginner out. From make-up tutorials to even making your own chokers, Shirley can help you with a wide variety of things!
Category: Makeup, Style/Fashion, Vlogger, Lifestyle
8. TheChicNatural
When I cut all of my hair off, I was in search of a YoTtube that could led me to the promise land of products and twist outs and I found that in TheChicNatural. She has taught me a vast majority of things about my hair and has given me an array of tips about what products work for my hair type! She is very beginner friendly for women who just crossed over to the natural side.
Category: Natural Hair
9. Peakmill
Peakmill just simply kills the game when it comes to hair extensions, weaves, wigs and makeup. She is a true pioneer and literally ups her game with each and every video. She doesn't really explain her technique but it's just amazing to watch her work in each and every video. She is simply poetry in motion.
Category: Makeup, Hair Extensions, Weaves, Wigs
10. Jennie Jenkins
Jennie Jenkins is the perfect example of the girl next door but, except, is English and lives miles and miles away. She give simple life hacks and let's the average viewer follow her around in her every day life and let's us walk in her shoes for a change of pace. She is simply a breath of fresh air.
Category: Makeup, Style/Fashion, Vlogger, Lifestyle
