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Jenna Milliner-Waddell

Former Associate Editor, the Strategist

Jenna Milliner-Waddell is a former associate editor at the Strategist as well as an ASME Next Board Member and an adjunct professor at New York University. She previously edited the Strategist print section, including “The Look Book.”

  1. hair styling
    Sis, How Do You Keep Your Hair Straight in the Summer?“I’ll do this for about three weeks and I won’t have to use any heat on my hair to maintain my silk presses in the summer.”
  2. health
    How to Prevent and Treat Bacterial Vaginosis, According to Doctors“BV is just not something that people talk about, which is why there are so many people looking for answers.”
  3. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Socks for Women?A sock for every occasion.
  4. strategist investigates
    Here’s Why Black Dads Like Mine All Wanted Stacy Adams Shoes “If you had a pair of Stacy Adams in their generation, you were the shit.”
  5. sports
    Ask the Strategist: Would You Please Do a Roundup of Cool Olympics Merch?We found some surprisingly unique pieces to wear while watching the Games.
  6. trust me i should know
    I Can Work From Anywhere With This Workstation on WheelsNo outlet, no problem.
  7. micro sales
    All of the Best Non-Amazon Prime Day Sales (So Far)From Brooklinen to Best Buy.
  8. outdoor leisure
    How to Prevent (and Treat) Mosquito Bites, According to ExpertsIt’s true: Some people are more susceptible to mosquito bites than others.
  9. dental care
    The Best Bad-Breath Remedies, According to DentistsIncluding everything from sugar-free gum to a saliva supplement.
  10. recommended by experts
    The Best Debt-Consolidation Services, According to Financial ExpertsTo be clear, debt consolidation is not a get-out-of-debt-free card.
  11. recommended by experts
    The Best Cash-Back Credit Cards, According to ExpertsSpend money, make money.
  12. gifts
    Gifts for New Parents, That Have Nothing to Do With BabyBecause mom can’t wear the onesie.
  13. decor
    How to Buy an (Actually) Honest MirrorWe talked to experts about how to avoid buying a fun-house mirror.
  14. celebrity shopping
    What Actor Alfonso Ribeiro Can’t Live WithoutIt gives a little moisture, a little sheen, and helps my hair hold its shape a little better than when I go au naturel.
  15. cleaning
    Everything We’ve Ever Written About Hand-washing DishesGet your dishes as close to dishwasher-clean as possible.
  16. hair
    The Best Edge Brushes, According to Professional Hair StylistsGive your toothbrush a rest.
  17. celebrity shopping
    What Actress Ryan Destiny Can’t Live Without“Over the past year, I’ve cooked almost everything in this.”
  18. hair tools
    The Best Detangling Brushes for Natural Hair, According to Hair StylistsWith one of these brushes your wash day might turn into a wash afternoon.
  19. micro sales
    21 On-Sale Spring Dresses Under $100 To Buy NowIt’s time to trade in your quarantine sweats.
  20. hair
    The Best Edge Control, According to Baby-Hair Professionals“You could have no hair on your head, but if you design and style your edges and baby hair correctly, you can be very effective.”
  21. decor
    The Best Pieces of Black Hair Art, According to Black Artists and CuratorsIncluding prints, puzzles, and a golden roller.
  22. hair styling
    How to Achieve a Salon Silk Press at Home“Unlike a basic blowout, a silk press adds volume.”
  23. insider goods
    What to Wear to Look Like: A Cowboy“You can have cowboy in your soul.”
  24. home
    How to Clean Secondhand Furniture, According to Professional UpcyclersIt’s both affordable and sustainable.
  25. celebrity shopping
    What Meena Harris Can’t Live Without“Color brings me joy, and I really love drinking my rosé from these blush-colored glasses.”
  26. cleaning
    How to Get Rid of Dust, According to Cleaning ExpertsYour broom and feather duster aren’t helping.
  27. organization
    The Best Small-Apartment Ideas, According to Professional OrganizersHow to make the most of your cramped living space.
  28. health
    How to Get Your Birth Control OnlineThese six services make the once-tedious process a breeze.
  29. kids&teens
    30 Gifts for Kids From Black-Owned BusinessesIncluding children’s books by Black authors, plenty of toys and games, and even a skateboard from the first Black-woman-owned skateboard company.
  30. beauty
    How to Do Your Own Brazilian Wax at Home, According to People Who’ve TriedProceed with caution.
  31. gifts
    The Best E-Greeting-Card Services (for When Snail Mail Isn’t an Option)Including video messages, group greetings, and physical cards you don’t have to send yourself.
  32. furniture
    Ask the Strategist: So, I Bought a Cane Chair. Now What?Twelve nice-looking seat cushions that will add comfort without ruining aesthetics.
  33. health
    What Are the Best Over-the-Counter Period-Cramp Remedies?Including everything from ibuprofen to CBD lube.
  34. decor
    The Best Absurdly Large Candles (Including One That Burns for 800 Hours)They’re (almost) better than a fireplace.
  35. skin-care
    The Best Face Mask Cases (That Are Actually Worth Buying)“We know that a clean dry mask does the best job of filtering particles.”
  36. celebrity shopping
    What Rita Ora Can’t Live Without“You don’t want a sauce that overtakes the taste of food and this one doesn’t do that.”
  37. deal of the day
    The Tie-dye Kit That Helped Me Transform My Brooklinen Sheets Is 40 Percent OffIt can dye up to 18 T-shirts.
  38. gifts they’ll want in a pandemic
    I Tie-Dyed My Bed Sheets, Some Bike Shorts, and a Silk Scarf With This KitAnd they were nice Brooklinen sheets.
  39. celebrity shopping
    What Brie Larson Can’t Live Without“We first heard about it from our 13-year-old neighbor, who gave us a hot tip.”
  40. hair styling
    How to Install a Lace-Front Wig, According to Experts“Wigs are super-popular right now because they’re really easy to do.”
  41. hair styling
    The Best (in Stock) Wigs, According to ExpertsIncluding lace front, full lace, and even synthetic wigs.
  42. celebrity shopping
    What Zooey Deschanel Can’t Live Without“If you like soda but don’t drink it anymore, one of these is a nice treat.”
  43. beauty
    I Can Use My Nails As a Box Cutter — Here’s How I Get Them So StrongIt’s one part genetics, one part maintenance, and one part conscious product selection.
  44. gifts they might actually want
    The Gifts That Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin Want to Give Each Other“If money is not an issue, let me just pull out all the stops for my homegirl.”
  45. decor
    Ask the Strategist: What’s the Next Tissue-Box Holder?Surprisingly, we found some tasteful options.
  46. don’t dillydally
    8 Things That’ll Almost Definitely Sell Out: From Keds to Cameron Diaz’s WineIncluding lots of colorful, and still in stock, fabric face masks.
  47. celebrity shopping
    What Drag Queen Shangela Laquifa Wadley Can’t Live Without“If I’m going to be doing a ten-minute Beyoncé medley, then I need to put this on.”
  48. celebrity shopping
    What Actor Jay Pharoah Can’t Live Without“It’s way better than Essentia — it’s like Essentia’s hotter cousin.”
  49. father’s day 2020
    The Best Jewelry Gifts for Dad, According to Stylists and Cool DadsIncluding rings, necklaces, bracelets, and more “Mewelry” for every dad.
  50. home
    Yes, You Can Move Without Movers. Here’s How.“I mean, you just feel like you’ve been hit by a train when you move by yourself, right?”
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