Kelsey and Kendra Murrell, better known as the faces behind YouTube’s The Glam Twinz, have proven to be just as glamorous. For over 10 years, Kelsey and Kendra have delivered endless videos covering a range of topics, from their natural hair journey to fashion hauls, lifestyle, and relationship advice. And now with almost 700,000 subscribers and a best-selling book, it’s easy to say that their existence in the YouTube universe has made quite the impact. The Glam Twinz recently sat down for an exclusive interview with The Recap Report on their success, future endeavors, and an overall look into their glamorous world.

What started off as just an account to watch YouTube videos on, eventually led to the creation of their own channel. Kendra shares it was more of an afterthought in the midst of them discovering other channels. This was also a time that both sisters began the transition from relaxed to natural hair. With constant questions on their natural hair journey, the Murrell sisters thought it was the ideal solution—develop their own channel that focused on just that. At the time, the transition to natural hair was not as widely popular as we see today. This just further influenced both Kelsey and Kendra to share their own personal tips of their daily hair care routines. For black women, hair is a very hot topic of discussion and The Glam Twinz helped to shed light on the topic by providing a platform in which would answer those curious questions and help their fellow peers on their own specific journeys. The responses from their audience have proven the impact they have made so far. Kelsey shared that she was simply surprised at just the number of people their channel has helped over the years. After hearing many success stories on others’ natural hair journey, The Glam Twinz agree it has been one of the most rewarding aspects on being YouTubers.

Kelsey is the more forward half of the duo, while Kendra has a more reserved nature. At first glance, it can be easy to assume that the two will mirror each other. As twins, it is a common assumption. However, it’s more like they feed off of each other—which makes them even more of a dynamic duo. From their individual social media platforms to their simple reactions while filming videos for their YouTube channel, it’s an understatement to say they work well together.

While The Glam Twinz do focus on natural hair as a main topic on their channel, they also discuss other topics—including lifestyle, relationships, and fashion. One of the biggest events in fashion, The Met Gala, recently took place this past mid-September. The eyes of the world, including Kelsey and Kendra, were on those who attended—specifically the extravagant fashions they decided to wear. They even had their favorite outfits of the night. “My favorite was definitely Iman. She looked amazing. When I saw her, my mouth dropped. I also liked Kendall Jenner’s look. It was very classic but with a modern twist to it.” As for the designer she’d choose to wear if invited to attend the event herself, “Thierry Mugler or Balmain.” As for Kendra, she shares, “My favorite was Megan Fox. I was obsessed with her look. I loved the faux bangs, and I loved the braided long pony[tail] she had. The red, she was gorgeous. I loved her makeup.” And if she were in attendance herself, Kendra says she would wear Vivienne Westwood or Versace.

With the growing trend of many people deciding to take the route of becoming YouTubers, it was important to ask that with the success they have seen, how have The Glam Twinz set their channel apart from the many others—specifically those who focus on the same topics. “I would say with us, we just try to be ourselves as much as possible. Honestly, we can’t help it. We’re a little bit too blunt. But people tend to like it. I would say just being ourselves,” answered Kelsey. “And being authentic! So, it usually comes on accident, but we were just being ourselves,” Kendra added on. And with a steady increase of more and more subscribers, it seems to be working. As of the end of September 2021, The Glam Twinz have over 76.4 million views on YouTube. And their success does not end there. The sisters are also best-selling authors. They released a book in 2016, The GlamTwinz Guide to Longer, Healthier Hair, centered around all of their hair tips. But fans may just have to wait a little while longer if they are waiting for another book to be released anytime soon. As far as what fans can look forward to in the future, expect more hair-related topics and keep a close watch at their YouTube channel. And for those who are thinking of creating a YouTube channel themselves, their advice is to simply “be yourself and remain authentic”.

Though the Glam Twinz are known as a duo, each Kelsey and Kendra have their own individual personalities that—they both agree—help bring out the best in each other. “So many people, once they start to watch us, they automatically know “Okay, that’s something Kelsey would say.” Because I’m a little bit more animated. A little bit more feisty…a little more vocal. Little more ratchet, some people would say. But it’s fine. I like to call it clatchet—classy and ratchet. Put those together, that’s Kelsey.” Both Kelsey and Kendra agree that Kendra is more opposite of her sister, more laidback. “I think it works well together. We both have what the other person lacks. I think I’m just the most reserved one,” says Kendra.

The last decade has been quite the journey for The Glam Twinz. They each point out just how much they’ve learned and enjoyed working with each other. Kelsey shares her favorite part has been getting that opportunity to work alongside her sister, while Kendra also emphasizes the growth they’ve seen over the years.

And as for each of their favorite thing about each other, both sisters’ faces lit up with each answer. “My favorite thing about Kendra is that she’s super wise. I always tell her that she has VIP with God, because she always knows stuff. She’s super intuitive,” Kelsey expresses. “I would say I love that Kelsey is very determined. If she can’t figure something out, you best believe she will eventually figure it out. She’s very determined, she’s not a quitter. When Kelsey gets really into something, there’s no stopping her until she figures something out.,” Kendra shares.

You can keep up with all things about The Glam Twinz by subscribing to their YouTube channel, as well as following them on Instagram @theglamtwinz, as well as their individual pages @kelsey.murrell, @kendra.murrell.