Naomi Sims

“The three most important things for black women to consider are emotional well being, physical good health and satisfying, challenging employment.”

“Black women don’t relate to white standards of beauty; they have no desire to make their lips thinner or their skins lighter”

“And I have always managed to come up with something very original, changing my look every six weeks. Even three years ago, the major cosmetic companies were totally unprepared for the black woman. Not only her face, but her body as well.”

“I used to blend my own makeup”