Product-wise, I use a morning and night cleanser. I'm really not a brand person. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
Moisturizing every night is important. When you're 50 or 60, it's going to show if you don't take care of it. You have to prepare when you're young, so you still have that healthy, glowing skin when you're 60 or 70. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
A lot of people had a misconception that I would be the perfect poster child for Islam. So I got a lot of Instagram… — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
A lot of people will look at you and will fail to see your beauty because you're covered up and they're not used to… — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
I love speaking at schools. That's always my favorite because I wish I'd had someone who was like me come speak at my school. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
I love Somali foods like canjeero, a pancakelike bread; same for pizza, burgers, and sushi. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
Moving to the U.S. was an adjustment. I noticed that the kids played in groups. Back in Kakuma, everyone played together. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
I feel bad for my little cousins who don't see themselves being represented, or the little girls in my community who won't have a… — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
When people put labels on us, it doesn't always enclose everything that we are. So even though I'm proud to be Somali, I'm proud… — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
If you think people are against you and that you're a target, things will start appearing that way. I just go about my day,… — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
If there's one message I want people to take away is never compromise being your authentic self. Even if that means making others uncomfortable. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
Product-wise, I use a morning and night cleanser. I'm really not a brand person. — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
Back in high school, I didn't ever see a Muslim homecoming king or queen - there was never even anyone nominated. It just seemed… — Halima Aden Copy Share Image
