Hey guys, it’s Serena Nicole. In this GRWM, I’m in New York City getting ready for the Amika x Ulta Beauty launch dinner (yes… Amika in Ulta is literally chef’s kiss). They flew out the Ulta Beauty Collective, and I’m taking y’all through the full process—hair, makeup, outfit, fragrance… we’re doing it all, okay? I start fresh out the shower and go straight into hair: a slick-back bun base with a long drawstring ponytail, plus a little leave-out bang moment. I also share my go-to edge control (because y’all always ask), and I’m keeping it real about the “don’t tighten it too much” struggle because last time it got very much so ghetto. Then we get into the glam in hotel lighting (we make it work). I’m doing long-wear, full glam skin with products I’ve been loving lately—foundation that holds up for hours, bronzer to warm up my face, bright under-eyes (always), and I skip eyeshadow to make the lip the moment. I finish with jewelry, a super cute TikTok Shop dress, and I close out by sharing the fragrance combo I wore that’s been getting me compliments all trip. Everything I used and mentioned is linked in my ShopMy so you can shop the exact vibe.