Gerrie Summers Follow Twitter Multicultural Beauty Expert Gerrie Summers and Celebrity Hair Stylist Leonardo Rocco. Photo: Suave Writer Education Beloit College Introduction Gerrie Summers is a freelance travel and beauty writer who has more than 30 years of writing experience. She was the founder of Word Up! Magazine and a beauty editor for Today's Black Woman. Her work has also appeared in Essence, Billboard, and For the Bride. Experience Gerrie is a professional writer who has spent more than 30 years covering topics ranging from beauty to travel. She has a passion for beauty products and spa treatments.Along with being the founding editor of Word Up! Magazine, Gerrie previously served as a multicultural beauty expert for About.com and as a style and beauty editor for New York Lifestyles Magazine. Her work has appeared in publications and outlets including Essence, Billboard, Trip Savvy, and For The Bride. She has also contributed to books, including Tenderheaded: A Comb-Bending Collection of Hair Stories and The Stop the Violence Movement: Overcoming Self Destruction. Education Gerrie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Composition from Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Gerrie Summers How to Get Rid of Dark Pores on the Legs How to Use Sunscreen When Wearing Makeup Causes of Joint Darkness in Skin of Color How to Get Rid of Dry, Chapped, and Discolored Lips Pro Waxing Tips for Skin of Color What's Causing My Cracked Cuticles and Skin? Homemade Adzuki Bean Facial and Body Scrubs Shea Butter vs. Cocoa Butter: Which One Is Better for Your Skin? How to Determine Your Skin's Undertone 5 Bath Recipes to Soothe Hangovers Petroleum Jelly Beauty Myths and Benefits How to Match Nail Color to Skin Tone