Ondria Hardin has been a top model since the age of 15, when she made her debut with Chanel. Now, she's a regular on the runway and in the pages of magazines like W. Over the years, she's picked up plenty of beauty tips--such as the best facialist, homemade skincare mask, and more. Here, the North Carolina native shares her secrets.
Your look in three words:
Comfortable, free, fresh!
Morning beauty ritual:
Ice ice baby! Cold water and ice on your face/body will stimulate all your blood vessels and make you look more awake. Rubbing ice on your face when you wake up makes you look refreshed.
A good hair day starts with:
A good wash for the day. I like using Alba Botanics Mango and Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner. I then let my hair air dry with some Privé by Laurent D Texturing Spray for that beach look. Then I’ll throw it up in a bun to dry, take it down, then shake…and done!
Medicine cabinet snapshot:
I love Lucas Pawpaw Ointment. It’s good for chapped lips, dry skin, shiny highlighter and for your hands too. CosMedix Purity Cleanser is great as well.
Makeup miracles:
Baking soda! It’s great for everything and a good exfoliating scrub. I’ll take three tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of baking soda and mix them together well. Then, put it all over your face as a mask for 5-10 minutes and wash off. It’s better to do this before shower because it's sticky!
Bronze or blush:
Blush! NARS Orgasm works for every look.
Nails must be:
Usually just a buff will do, but a good natural color is Essie Mademoiselle. As for a red, I’ll use Essie Big Apple Red.
Go-to at-home treatment:
Before I go to bed, I always rub coconut oil everywhere. It's a natural antiseptic and packed with moisture. I also put coconut oil in my hair and massage into my scalp as it helps prevent split ends.
Sheet mask or mud mask:
Sheet mask. I love the SpaLife Gold Oxygenation Mask. If going the mud mask route, I like to use Glamglow Super-Mud Clearing Treatment.
Key to beauty from the inside out:
Green tea! Soy protein shakes work best for women. And I love Cashews as they are a natural relaxer.
Exercise obsession:
100% Muay Thai. I go to Renzo Gracie Academy, and my trainer is PJ McMahon. My dog, Miu Miu, and I also go on frequent jogs… that counts, right?
Drink of choice:
Vanilla soy protein power with chocolate soy milk and ice. Homemade… always!
Product that you borrow from the boys:
Everything! I love a guys t-shirt that’s worn out and baggy, it’s so comfortable. I enjoy that vintage look. When I’m around the house boy boxers double as shorts. There is also The Crew 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner and Body Wash, which is amazing.
Product that you picked up from the pros:
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat concealer from momma Pat McGrath, and Crème de la Mer from Mr. Peter Phillips.
Favorite fragrance:
Stella by Stella McCartney.
Appointment you’d love to nab:
Melanie Grant gives the best facials, but she's in Australia so it's a long trip to get one!
Definite doppelgänger:
Faye Dunaway.