Supermodel Beauty Tips for Dark Skin
Supermodels Alek Wek and Chanel Iman share their must-have beauty products for black skin.
Alek is a low-maintenance beauty but she can’t live without her Super Supreme Butter from Sephora, which you can find at www.sephora.com
Model Chanel Iman refuses to go out looking dry or ashy, so she uses Rosebud Salve from Sephora on her lips and cuticles! Visit www.sephora.com










Hi Tyra,
I usually watch your show when I can and my children,14/12 year olds watch the American top model. My daughter had gone to her first model training but has been discouraged due to her height (5ft 1").I am African, Nigerian, and married to an American from Mass. I have not been home for the past sixteen years because we could not afford it and could never save enough. My husband works and so do to afford to pay the rent, utility, groceries,car loans,clothes for the family we can never save enough for us to visit home. It has been difficult adjusting and making new friends but I still miss home. I had lost my grandfather last year and did not go for his funeral for closure. I know you have a lot to do but I hope you would read my mail and help my family. Thank you and may God Bless you.
Posted by: Hauwa | November 15, 2007 10:17 PM
HEY TYRA FIRST OF ALL I WANNA SAY THAT UR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE N OUT. WELL I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU SHOW I NEVER MISS IT!!!!!I ALSO NEEDED ADVISE...WELL MY BOYFRIEND JUST BROKE UP WITH ME....WHILE WE WERE 2GETHER HE WOULD TELL, ME THAT HE REALLY LIKE ME N DAT HE WOULD NEVER BREAK MY HEART....BUT HE DID AND IT WAS A BUMMER BECAUSE I REALLY REALLY LIKED HIM......AND NOW HES ALL OVER SKOOL WITH SOME OTHER GURL N ITS LIKE HES PRACTLCALLY DOIN IT FOR ME TO SEE....EVERYTIME HES AROUND ME N HIS WITH HER HE ALWAYS HUGS HER N KISSES HER!!!!! BUT NOW HES TELLING MY FRIENDS THAT HE REALLY LIKES ME N DAT HE DOSNT LIKE HER.AND I DUNNO WHAT TO DO TYRA!!!!!!!
Posted by: irene | November 15, 2007 4:06 PM
Tyra, you are my role modle. I admire you so much, & I am asking for help. My dream is to walk a run way, but I am short! only 5'2 & 115lbs. But this is something I have passion for, & have always wanted to do. I have worked with photographers & have been in touch with an agency, that turned out to be a scam. It would be greatly appreciated if you could help me.
All my love, Leah.
Posted by: Leah | November 14, 2007 7:06 AM
Hi Tyra
My family and I really love your shows I am from Trinidad and Tobago which is in the Caribbean. There are so many things that we learn each time we look at your show. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Michelle | November 14, 2007 5:48 AM
Hi Tyra,i am a black african young lady,living in a country called Tanzania,im 23 years of age,i love watching your show coz i love you and your very beautiful black woman.Also i love fashion and your the one encourage me.Love you T.
Posted by: florence | November 12, 2007 11:31 PM
Hi Tyra
I think your show is great I love watching it !
May name is Mauricia, I am 20 years old, and I am from Canada. I am writing you because I have a problem, I want to start wearing make – up but I have know idea how to put it on or what to put on. The only 2 things I know how to put on is lip gloss and mascara( the mascara was hard at first because I would always poke my eyes). I would love to put on foundation and all that other stuff but I don’t know my color or what goes with my skin tone.
So Tyra please if you have a video that you have a step by step on how to apply make –up please send it to me or tell me how I can get my hands on it. Because I need serious help! hope to hear from you soon and love you lots!!!!!!!!!
Thank you
Mauricia
Posted by: mauricia | November 12, 2007 8:29 AM
Hi Tyra
I think your show is great I love watching it !
May name is Mauricia, I am 20 years old, and I am from Canada. I am writing you because I have a problem, I want to start wearing make – up but I have know idea how to put it on or what to put on. The only 2 things I know how to put on is lip gloss and mascara( the mascara was hard at first because I would always poke my eyes). I would love to put on foundation and all that other stuff but I don’t know my color or what goes with my skin tone.
So Tyra please if you have a video that you have a step by step on how to apply make –up please send it to me or tell me how I can get my hands on it. Because I need serious help! hope to hear from you soon and love you lots!!!!!!!!!
Thank you
Mauricia
Posted by: mauricia | November 12, 2007 8:25 AM
Dear Tyra,
I'm curious to why you always state that "you are beautiful the way you are" when I see your show of America's Next Top Models, I'd always see girls who are tall and skinny OR tall and plus-size... how about a short model and throughout your show you're always criticizing the "height" of a girl. I understand that you will have Tila "Tequila" or Tila Nquyen on your show on Monday. She's just barely 5' and she's was a good model... so my question then becomes, why doesn't girls that resembles tila have the opportunity to become a model also? I'd appreciate your feeback. Thank You.
Posted by: Yung | November 10, 2007 8:28 PM
Hey Tyra!
I'm 15. I'm from Fort Smith Arkansas. I have a whole lot of hair!! I have no idea what to do with it. I straighten it sometimes but it stays poofy. Plus since I have to do my hair myself straightening it takes a long time and it hurts my arms, so if you have a some advice that could help a sista out that would be great. Thanks for caring.
Posted by: michelle | November 9, 2007 8:04 PM
Hi tyra my name is keisha I'm 13. I'm mixed and I've tried everything to make my hair soft and smooth like yours.If theres a
place you know i could go to get it done i would really appreciate the information. I know my mother wont beable to pay for it but if i save long enough i could make it happen
Please email back.thanks for listening
with lots of hugs and smiles your friend
Keisha
P.S. i think your doing great job with your show
Posted by: Keisha | November 9, 2007 4:03 PM
hy tyra, u rock my world and i would love to meet u some day im from africa and im killing my self to be a model im 13. i need advice!!!
Posted by: vongaimpesi | November 9, 2007 9:09 AM
hy tyra, u rock my world and i would love to meet u some day im from africa and im killing my self to be a model im 13. i need advice!!!
Posted by: vongaimpesi | November 9, 2007 9:09 AM
hi TRYA, u rock!
Posted by: tshego | November 9, 2007 2:39 AM
hello govenor
Posted by: | November 8, 2007 10:30 AM
Dear Tyra,
You are such a beautiful person inside and out. But for real, how do you maintain your hair in such tip top shape(we know you have a fierce hair and make-up squad) without all that ghetto look? Keep it real girl. And thank you for welcoming me to your world. smoochies:)
Posted by: tab | November 8, 2007 8:31 AM
Hi Tyra
I am a black African lady from Namibia. i am 28, tall and skinny. i've aways wanted to model and still want to do it, i believe that one day i will be a successfull model. i think i didn't get a chance because i didn't grow up in the city. please help me achieve this dream.
yours truly
Aune
Posted by: Aune | November 8, 2007 4:18 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end up watching your show America's Next Top Model. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next top model! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probably sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:35 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end up watching your show America's Next Top Model. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next top model! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probably sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:32 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end up watching your show America's Next Top Model. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next top model! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probably sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:29 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end up watching your show America's Next Top Model. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next top model! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probably sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:27 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end watching your show America's Next TopModel. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next topmodel! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probaly sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:23 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end watching your show America's Next TopModel. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next topmodel! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probaly sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:20 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end watching your show America's Next TopModel. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next topmodel! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probaly sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:18 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end watching your show America's Next TopModel. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next topmodel! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probaly sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:15 AM
Tyra,
I have a 4yr. daughter and we end watching your show America's Next TopModel. She loves this show . She always tells me she is going to be the next topmodel! This is scary because you and I know what is out there. Now I know I probaly sound like every other parent when i say there is a chance, but there is a chane for everyone. Is there a way you can help me make her feel like a model without actually getting into the business. My personal opinion is she is far to young for this. Please email me to give me some info on this.
Posted by: Brian | November 7, 2007 11:12 AM