The Zoe Report

9.23.2023

Khalea Underwood

Khalea Underwood is Beauty Editor of The Zoe Report. She writes, edits, reports, and conceptualizes features and photoshoots on all things hair, makeup, skincare, nails, and fragrance. You can catch her lurking backstage at New York Fashion Week, picking up tips from artists and assistants or cornering models about their favorite SPF moisturizers. A proud graduate of Howard University, Khalea's bylines have also appeared on Refinery29, Us Weekly, College Candy, MTV, and the New York Daily News. She earned a Webby Awards 2019 nomination for Best Use Of Photography for a Refinery29 feature on the beauty of natural hair. When she's not swatching products or tweaking her four-step skincare routine, she enjoys decorating her new apartment, reading, shopping, and spending time with her family. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @letsbeKHAlear.

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The One Thing Dark Skin Women Should Always Look For In The Perfect Red Lipstick

Game changer.

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12 Box Braid Hairstyles For Summer That Aren't A Boring Ponytail

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The $10 Drugstore Product That Hairstylist Guido Palau Swears By

His must-haves are genius.

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I'm Vice President Kamala Harris' Sorority Sister. This Is Why Her Pearls Mean So Much To Me.

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The Neutral Work Capsule Wardrobe I'm Investing In For 2021

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This Designer Outfit Is The Perfect Last-Minute Gift For The New Dog Owner In Your Life

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How CHANEL Makeup Artist Tasha Reiko Brown Does Holiday Beauty — EXCLUSIVE

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Why Alicia Keys Is Finally Choosing Self-Care: "I Didn't Value Myself Enough"

(Fashion)

The Game-Changing Plus-Size Bodysuit That I Can Dress Up Or Down

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12 Thanksgiving Nail Polish Ideas That Don’t Involve A Single Turkey Motif

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10 Gold Jewelry Pieces I'm Investing In This Fall

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The Secret To Making Your Fake Freckles Last Underneath A Face Mask, C/O Jason Wu

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The $3.49 Hair Tool That Makes My Faux Locs Look So Realistic

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The $5 Secret Behind Madisin Rian’s Glowing Complexion

(Fashion)

7 Trendy Plus-Size Brands That I'm Shopping This Fall

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An Alicia Keys & e.l.f. Cosmetics Lifestyle Beauty Brand Is Coming Soon — Read More

(Beauty)

The Real Reason Rihanna Launched Fenty Skin With Only 3 Products

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Your Favorite Too Faced Foundation Is Getting A Major Update Soon — EXCLUSIVE

(Beauty)

The Fall Lipstick Trend We’ll Definitely Be Trying, Thanks To Chanel Haute Couture

(Fashion)

The Only Plus-Size Leggings That Stay Up All Day