BREAKING BARRIERS

Model and philanthropist Nidhi Sunil tells us why she will always be on a mission to build an inclusive world

Her picture-perfect feed – sprinkled with sunkissed selfies, editorial shoots, and red carpet looks – shows us that Nidhi Sunil has it all. Today, she is not only one of the leading models and a philanthropist but is also the first-ever model to be associated with L’Oréal Paris as its global ambassador. Sunil has lived every stereotype – from being bullied for her dusky skin tone when she was younger, having faced colourism first-hand, to the lack of representation growing up. When asked about what makes it all worth it? She says, “It makes a huge difference to be able to promote a message that makes people believe in their self-worth, as opposed to making people feel horrible about themselves.” Here, she talks to Grazia about what the real world looks like and how she wants to help people find their place.

GRAZIA: How important is it for a beauty brand to be inclusive and drive real conversations around it?