Nexus Cook is the definition of a #GirlBoss. She is the founder & owner of nail polish line, 25th & June and has a full time job as a content strategist at Facebook. In this episode, Nexus discusses how being Black & Irish played a role in how she saw herself growing up and the evolution of coming into her own beauty. We also discuss how she started 25th & June, how she works a full time job while also running her business and of course her favorite beauty products & indulgences. 

The products & services mentioned in this episode are listed below: 

Skincare

• Herbivore Emerald Deep Moisture Glow Oil
• Vitamin E Oil

Perfume

• Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
• Diptique Eau Rose Eau de Toilette

Hair

• Tracy Ellis Ross Pattern Heavy Conditioner 

Tools

• Compact mirror: Chanel Miroir Double Facettes

Service

• Nail salon: Shespolished (Nairobi) in Brooklyn, NY
• Permanently reduce underarm sweat: Miradry

Keep up with Nexus on IG at @nexonthebeach and 25th & June at @25th&June. 

Keep up with Dunni on IG at @TheeDunniO and Taleah at @TaleahGriffin. Keep in touch with Beauty Needs Me at @beautyneedsme or email us at [email protected]! 

Hosts: Dunni Odumosu and Taleah Griffin 

Produced by: Le’Ru Productions