Confused about how to maintain your colored natural hair? Your concerns are valid. While changing the color of your natural hair can be very exciting, you also have to be wary of the damage that might occur afterwards. However, there are ways to maintain the color of your hair as well as keep it healthy and fresh. Here are six...
The beauty fridge has come a long way in recent years, from being a luxury item fit for Instagram aesthetics to becoming a skincare staple. These compact refrigerators can help preserve the effectiveness of certain skincare products, but are they actually worth it—and more importantly, are you storing the right things in them? The catch is that not all products...
Tattoos can be an exciting way to express art or stand out, but they are also a permanent decision that deserves careful thought. Whether it’s your first tattoo or you’re adding to an existing collection, here are the most important things to know before getting a tattoo. 1. Think long-term Before deciding to get a tattoo, think long-term. Would you...
One day, your skincare routine is working perfectly; the next, your face feels tight, flaky, dull, or suddenly prone to breakouts due to the harmattan weather. Add dust-filled air, cold mornings, dry afternoons, and festive stress, and it becomes clear: your skincare routine needs to change. Transitioning your skincare for harmattan isn’t about buying new products. It’s about understanding what...
Piercings have suddenly become mainstream, and it is no longer a radical thing for women to get piercings. Like tattoos and henna, they are becoming more acceptable in professional settings, and more women have plans of getting pierced. However, most women have unfavorable experiences after getting piercings because they were not informed about the things to know before getting...
If you are a skincare enthusiast, you have probably heard about skin fasting. Just like food fasting, skin fasting is a fast-growing beauty trend where a person avoids every kind of skincare product, like lotion, toner, and serum. It has been popularized by Mirai Clinical, a Japanese beauty brand dedicated to sharing “unique beauty secrets from Japan that you have...
Turning 30 hits differently— dark circles can stick around longer, and your favorite products that used to work wonders may now lead to breakouts or leave your complexion looking dull. While aging is natural and beautiful, some everyday beauty habits may be aging your skin faster than time itself. Even more concerning? These beauty habits might seem like self-care...
It is December, and we are sure you are all as excited as we are. But alongside the excitement of the festive period comes the fear of how to care for your skin because of harmattan. While other parts of the world suffer from the winter cold, some African countries like Nigeria have the Harmattan season to deal with....
The purpose of foundation application is to enhance your beauty and boost your confidence. But do you know the opposite can happen if you don’t get it right? When it comes to foundation, following a few essential rules ensures you achieve the flawless look you desire. Skipping these steps often results in cakey, uneven, or unattractive makeup. So, what...
Whiteheads are a common form of acne that often appears as a white bump under the skin’s surface. They generally appear when the skin pores get clogged, and there are a few specific reasons why this happens. Sometimes, hormonal changes during pregnancy, menstruation, or menopause lead to whiteheads because of the higher production of sebum which causes clogged pores....