Quick answer: In this unplanned, honest GRWM filmed during National Mental Health Awareness Month, Nikol reads a cruel message she received and talks candidly about handling online negativity. Her message is simple: you are not a punching bag, and you never have to dim your light for someone else's unhappiness. She works through it while creating a bold, Robert Palmer-inspired smoky look—proof that showing up anyway is its own kind of strength.
Key takeaways
- Filmed during National Mental Health Awareness Month, this is a candid, unplanned GRWM—not a polished tutorial.
- Nikol reads an increasingly aggressive message and refuses to stay silent about online cruelty.
- Her takeaway: lean on community, stay focused on your vision, and don't let critics dull your light.
- She builds a bold, Robert Palmer-inspired look—slicked hair, a smoky gray eye, and a glossy deep-berry lip.
- A gentle nudge for anyone struggling: support like talk therapy or trusted people can make a difference.
Hey ladies. Some videos go exactly to plan, and some pour out of you in the moment—this one is the second kind. Halfway through getting ready, Nikol decided to press record and talk about something she wasn't expecting to share: the kind of hate that had been landing in her inbox, and what she does with it.
What happened, and why did Nikol speak up?
The night before, Nikol had gone live for the first time—casting to several platforms at once—and hit a wall of technical glitches. As she scrambled to reconnect, a customer email came through calling the live a disaster and repeating how disappointed the sender was. Nikol admits lives make her anxious, and reading that in the middle of the stress stung. But instead of quietly deleting it, she chose to talk about it openly, especially because it was National Mental Health Awareness Month. She's noticed the messages getting more aggressive over time, and she didn't want to pretend everything is always easy and polished behind the scenes.
How does Nikol rise above online negativity?
Her stance is warm but firm: she's not a punching bag, and she doesn't have to carry everyone else's unhappiness. Rather than shrink, Nikol says harsh comments make her work harder for her community and show up more, not less. She leans on a few things that keep her grounded—supportive women she meets out in the world, positive quotes (she loves an Estée Lauder line about not listening to naysayers), and the sense of purpose she gets from building something for mature women. She even gently suggests that anyone tempted to lash out might channel that energy differently: talk therapy, a self-help book, community, or volunteering.
Nikol also reflects that criticism can land harder for mature women, and that the shifts many go through around perimenopause and menopause can change how things feel day to day. That's a personal reflection, not medical advice—if negativity ever feels like too much, it's completely okay to reach out to a mental health professional or lean on people you trust.
What is the Robert Palmer-inspired GRWM look?
While she talks, Nikol recreates the bold, retro glam of the Robert Palmer Addicted to Love video—dark eyes, a strong lip, and slicked-back hair. Here's the look she actually built on camera:
- Hair: slicked back and off the face with a sculpting paste (she used a Lola V paste) just to keep everything in place.
- Eyes: she works the Rewrite the Rules matte gray palette up gradually, adding and blending for a deep smoky effect.
- Definition: a dark chocolate waterproof liner dragged across and smudged into the smoke.
- Skin: Just Peachy color corrector first, then BB Cream in Light Medium over the top—she skipped concealer this time.
- Set: a little Nikita Banana translucent powder under the eyes.
- Cheeks: Creme Brulee to sculpt, plus a touch of Paris cream blush placed high for that flushed, vintage feel.
- Lips: the Unapologetic lip liner married to the Confidence lipstick—a glossy, hydrating deep-berry red.
The bottom line
This one is less about perfect technique and more about resilience: keep showing up, lean on your people, and don't let anyone dull your light. If you want to recreate the mood, explore Nikol's makeup, browse the eyeshadows, or find your own bold red in lipstick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Nikol Johnson video about?
It's an unplanned, honest get-ready-with-me filmed during National Mental Health Awareness Month. Nikol reads a hurtful message she received, talks openly about the rise in aggressive online comments, and shares how she chooses resilience while creating a bold, smoky GRWM look as she processes it out loud.
How does Nikol handle online negativity?
She refuses to pretend it doesn't happen. Nikol names it, reminds herself she is not a punching bag, and leans on her community, positive quotes, and purpose in her work. Rather than dim her light, she gets back on the horse and chooses to show up more, not less.
Is this a makeup tutorial too?
Yes. She creates a full look while she talks, inspired by the bold Robert Palmer Addicted to Love aesthetic: slicked-back hair, a dark smoky eye, and a glossy deep-berry lip. It is more of a talk-through GRWM than a step-by-step class, so you get the conversation and the glam together.
What makeup products does Nikol use in the video?
She builds the eyes with the Rewrite the Rules gray palette and a dark chocolate liner, preps skin with Just Peachy corrector and BB Cream, skips concealer this time, sets under the eyes with Nikita Banana powder, and finishes with Creme Brulee, a touch of Paris blush, and the Confidence lipstick.
What is the main takeaway for mature women?
You are never defined by your loudest critics. Nikol encourages leaning on community, staying focused on your vision, and treating unkindness as fuel to work harder rather than a reason to shrink. If negativity ever feels overwhelming, she gently suggests support like talk therapy, self-help, or people who lift you up.
