As fun-loving principal Ava Coleman on Abbott Elementary, Janelle James keeps the jokes flowing, and it’s clear that humor isn’t just something she steps into while she’s on set. Nominated for an Emmy award for her performance, the stand-up comedian and writer is also a bit of a beauty aficionado.
× Beauty to me is…kind eyes.
× I feel most beautiful when…I take care of myself.
× The beauty move I still can’t master is…not picking my cuticles.
× The beauty treatment I leave to the pros is…microneedling.
× The beauty treatment I can’t live without is…microneedling.
× The beauty treatment I splurge on is…mostly facials.
× The beauty product I always have with me is…Control Corrective Sunscreen.
× The last beauty-related thing I did for the first time was…purchase a Tonal.
× I am proudest of…living my life on my own terms.
× The beauty hack I’ve learned while getting ready on set is…powder your eyebrows before putting on foundation.
× The first big splurge I bought when I started booking roles was…two complete sets—a top, pants and a robe—of silk pajamas.
× The one store I shop at the most is…Annie Bing.
× The last product I used until the end was…La Mer foundation.
× My favorite indulgence is…everything. I’m a Libra.
× My favorite way to unwind is…lay in my sauna blanket and listen to music with headphones.
× My first beauty memory is…my dad taking me to a salon for a roller set.
× My biggest beauty inspiration is…Lola Falana.
× My must-pack beauty item when I fly is…Lapcos Milk Sheet masks.