Christmas Glow Up: A Beauty Enthusiast’s Holiday Gift Guide
There’s joy in the air because the holiday season is here, and it’s time to dive into the enchanting world of festive beauty! Get ready to spread joy and sparkle…
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A Guide to the Different Stages of Locs
Considering getting locs? Here’s what to expect. Let’s dive in and explore the different stages of the loc journey!
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The Essence of Grooming: A Conversation with Jimmy Jean-Louis
In a pre-AFRIFF closing ceremony interview, Jimmy Jean-Louis discusses his journey to stardom, his personal grooming, and his thoughts on the Nigerian movie industry.
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5 Nigerian Vegan Beauty Brands Redefining the Skincare Game
Lately, pursuing beauty often comes at the cost of ethics and values, but a new wave of Nigerian beauty brands is breaking free from the norm. These pioneers have taken…
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The Ultimate Spa Experience: Apples & Oranges at Pier Harbour by SRS
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a day of pure indulgence at the brand-new Apples & Oranges spa located at Pier Harbour by SRS. Let me tell you, it…
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Things to Know Before Getting Braces as an Adult
Braces have long been associated with teenagers, but more and more adults are embracing orthodontic treatment to achieve the smile of their dreams. Whether for cosmetic reasons or to fix…
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5 Things You Need to Know About Facials
Whether it’s your first time getting a facial or you are a beauty bar veteran, we have asked a few of our favourite aestheticians to share some tips with us…
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Get Ready to Scrub: Unveiling the Wonders of Body Scrubs
Body scrubs have become a popular trend in the skincare world. From fancy spas to DIY enthusiasts, people are embracing this exfoliating treatment to rejuvenate and pamper their skin. Body…
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Five Unisex Perfumes to Add to Your Wishlist
Finding the perfect perfume can be a daunting task, but not to worry; we have curated a list of five unisex fragrances that are sure to captivate your senses and…
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Meet the Nigerian Makeup Artists Ruling the Instagram Beauty Scene
Instagram has become a hub for beauty enthusiasts and professionals alike, providing a platform for sharing tips, techniques, and inspiring looks. By following these makeup artists, you can learn how…
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Skin Care for Men: Mastering the Dos and Don’ts for a Refreshed, Youthful Glow
Gentlemen, it’s 2023, and the days of “splash some water, rub some soap, and you’re good to go” are long gone. If the word ‘toner’ still makes you think of…
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DIY Natural Remedies for Dry Skin
Facing dry skin can be a real challenge, especially when it feels like the skies are endlessly releasing rain. But before you open your wallet for products filled with synthetic…
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12 Skincare Hacks Your Facialist Hasn’t Told You About
Many of us turn to professional facials and skincare experts to guide us on this journey, but what if we told you that there are a dozen hidden skincare hacks…
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Sleep Your Way to Supple Glowing Skin
Sleep is essential for overall well-being and maintaining healthy, glowing skin. It involves critical processes like skin cell repair and regeneration, making quality sleep crucial for achieving a radiant complexion.…
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Celebrate the Beauty of Black Skin: Your Essential Guide to Radiant Complexion
Deep, dark, and beautifully bold, melanin-rich skin carries an allure that speaks volumes of timeless elegance and understated sophistication. But to maintain its natural glow and resist damage from the…
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Skin Lightening Is Laden With Risks, But It Still Thrives in the Nigerian Beauty Market—Here’s Why
Skin bleaching in Nigeria isn’t exactly a new fad. Over the years, the practice has deeply permeated our society, with its effects reverberating in various facets of life. What was…
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Is the Natural Hair Movement Dead?
While it would be premature to declare the natural hair movement “dead,” there is no denying that there has been a discernible change in attitudes and practices surrounding natural hair.…
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Embrace Your Body: A Journey to Feeling Good in Your Skin, Regardless of Shape and Size
Living in a society that often glorifies a certain body image, it’s easy to fall into the trap of self-criticism and dissatisfaction with our own appearance. However, feeling good in…
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A Complete Guide to Skin Peels and Preparing for Your First Treatment
In the quest for radiant and youthful skin, many individuals turn to various skincare treatments, and one popular option that has gained significant attention in recent years is skin peels.…
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Is Glass Skin Really Achievable?
Originating from Korea, the concept of glass skin refers to a complexion so clear and luminous that it appears as smooth and translucent as glass. It’s a lofty goal that…
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”The thought that I could help restore confidence in women dealing with alopecia, general hair loss from cancer, and severe stress gave me immense joy.” –Rahmat Omolara Animasaun’
They say a woman’s hair is her crown and glory, but the truth is that not every woman is privileged to have her natural hair look healthy, long, and full.…
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Pioneering Safer Skincare Products
Oyindamola Bernard is the visionary CEO and creator of the ultra-clean, premium organic cosmetics brand Ewami Essentials. With a profound love for our environment and an unwavering commitment to self-care,…
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Achieve a Natural, Flawless Look: How to Make Your Foundation Look Like Skin, Not Makeup
Foundation is the cornerstone of any makeup routine, and while it can help create a flawless complexion, it’s important to strike a delicate balance between coverage and a natural finish.…
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Benefits of Incorporating Facial Masks into Your Skincare Routine
If you have yet to jump on the skincare enthusiast bandwagon, this article is a sign to come aboard. Beyond making your skin glow and giving people the impression that…
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Smell Like a Dream All Day: Ten Perfume Hacks You Need to Know
We’ve all experienced the disappointment of our favourite scent fading away too quickly. If that is you, do not worry; with these ten clever tricks up your sleeve, you can…
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Why Every Man Should Have a Skincare Routine
Gone are the days when skincare was considered exclusively feminine. These days, maintaining healthy and radiant skin is essential for everyone, regardless of gender. From boosting confidence to promoting overall…
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A Black Girl’s Guide to the Art of Korean Skincare
In recent years, Korean skincare has taken the beauty world by storm, garnering a dedicated following of enthusiasts who swear by its transformative effects. While this multi-step routine may initially…
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5 Cosmetic Procedure Trends
In today’s society, we are constantly bombarded with images of “perfection” and beauty standards that can be hard to live up to. What’s made it even more interesting is that…
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How Far Would You Go to Maintain a Younger Look?
As we age, it’s only natural to want to look younger. After all, youth is associated with beauty, vitality, and health. But just how far are people willing to go…
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Finding the Best Skincare Routine for Your Age
Some people find it nearly impossible to adjust their skincare routine. They continue to use the same products they used in their 20s until they are in their 40s. This…
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Why Red Lipstick Is Always a Good Idea
Red lipstick is one makeup item every woman should have. It is a beauty statement that speaks a thousand strong words to millions of powerful women worldwide. It is iconic…
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A Guide to Different Nail Shapes
Get ready to up your mani game with this guide to different nail shapes!
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4 Ways to Achieve Healthy Hair
Every day we hear about new ways to help grow longer and fuller hair. If it’s not fermented rice water or sesame oil, it has to be yam peel or…
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Smooth, Wrinkle-Free Skin – The Botox Buzz and Its Less Invasive Alternatives
Ageing is a natural process that we all experience, and while it comes with wisdom and life experiences, it also comes with visible changes in our appearance. One of the…
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How to Care For Your Skin in Hot, Sunny Weather
If you are in Nigeria right now, one thing is undeniable; the weather has been extremely HOT this month! From as early as 6 am, the sun is up and…
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Debunking Myths About Locs: What You Should Know Before You Commit
There are a lot of misconceptions about locs that can make the decision to commit to them seem daunting. In this post, we'll be debunking some of the most common ones to help you make an informed decision about whether or not they're right for you.
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5 Key Hacks for Maintaining Natural Hair
Natural hair seems glamorous from afar until you decide to give it a try. It’s even worse when you have extremely coarse and porous hair. Regardless of all this, natural…
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Must-Have Skin Care Products for Beginners
Earlier this week, a tweet on skincare products went viral. Hundreds of people displayed pictures of their skincare products, and we saw some with up to fifty different products. This…
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New to Waxing? Here’s What You Should Know
A complete guide to waxing, covering all aspects including the varieties of wax and the essential dos and don'ts for post-wax maintenance.
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Why More Men Should Embrace Skin Care
In recent years, the skincare world has become more inclusive and gender-neutral. Nowadays, the idea that skincare is only for women is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Male skincare…
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Skin Care in Your 50s and 60s: Creating a Routine That Works
As many of you already know, taking care of your skin in your 50s and 60s involves a little more work. At this age, your skin is likely to experience…
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Everything You Need to Know About Exfoliating
Many of you might not know it, but exfoliating is one of the most crucial steps in any skincare routine, as it helps remove dead skin cells and promote cell…
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7 Beauty Enthusiasts Share Their Must-Have Skin Care Product
We all have that one beauty product we repeatedly purchase, no matter how much it sets us back. For some reason, this product is on a repeat buy. This week we speak to several beauty enthusiasts about their special buy and why this product has their heart.
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5 Skin Care Practices For Harmattan Season
Harmattan is one season that people can’t decide if they love, hate or hate to love. On one hand, it offers relatively cool weather as opposed to the usual heat;…
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How to Choose the Right Lip Gloss.
Hey girls, it looks like the Lip gloss is back, and we are totally here for it. Armed with an array of colours and many other juicy possibilities, a good…
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Beards are back! …here’s how to groom yours.
by Charles Didee Eta ”A beard is just about the most on-trend accessory you can pull on this season.” -GQ Lately, beards have become popular again, with more and more…
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Five skincare mistakes you should avoid
If your goal is to have smooth, radiant skin, then having a daily skincare routine is a great idea. But what if you are not getting good results because you…
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Create a spa-like experience at home
A spa day at home can be just as soothing and rejuvenating as a trip to an actual spa. The best part of it is that you don’t have to…
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Why should you add Retinol to your skincare routine.
While some of you are aware that Retinol is a type of Vitamin A that fights the effect of ageing, many of you still do not fully understand or appreciate…
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Face serums: You should add one of these to your skin care routine.
By Funke Babs-Kufeji From dry, oily to combination skin, boost your skincare regime with our pick of the best facial serums. Lacome Advance Genifique IMAGE 1 If there is one…
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7 Nigerian-owned beauty brands you need to know
For the longest time, most Nigerians have depended on foreign beauty supplies. And it isn’t because we haven’t always had our indigenous brands, but there were always complaints ranging from…
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Derma filler trends.
Derma fillers are no longer a mystery. Thanks to social media, celebrities and plastic surgeons alike are more open about the treatments that smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and…
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The only Skincare routine you need.
Every girl knows just how horrible it feels to go through bad skin days. The dull look accompanied by random acne – not a good feeling. Well, what if we…
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Contour and Highlight like a Pro
Ever wonder how some women look Photoshop flawless in real life? Or how celebrities always look red-carpet ready, especially on social media? Their secret, amongst others is most likely the…
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Pick your Pout- Finding the Perfect Red Lipstick
There’s no denying that a red lipstick is the little black dress of your makeup bag. But one of the most common complaints is the feeling that it doesn’t look…
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Eight Bizarre Beauty Treatments you should try
How far are you willing to go for beauty? For some women, no treatment is too extreme or painful when it comes to looking their best. For others, they are…
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5 DIY scrubs for glowing skin.
Who thought the secret to glowing skin could lie in our kitchen? If you are one of those who like to avoid using chemicals on your skin for a while,…
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Tips for Natural Hair care.
Every girl whose hair is au naturel knows how difficult it is to maintain that beautiful stunning look. From brittle, damaged hair to thick, stubborn curls, the challenges are endless.…
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The glowy makeup look you want to try.
Who doesn’t love a healthy and glowing skin that shines naturally? Getting the glowy, lit-from-within make up look is certainly one trend every girl wants to try. We spoke to…
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Understanding your foundation formulas
As ladies we all know how difficult it is to get the perfect shade of foundation. One minute it seems to be just perfect under the store light, the next…
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How to Create a Spa-Like Experience at Home
Honestly, is there anything more enjoyable than a day spent at the spa? We think not. Those hours of pure pampering are the ultimate indulgence, but when a spa trip…
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Putting your best face forward
Yes, true beauty emanates from the inside and so we should all make a conscious effort to cultivate our inner beauty as much as your physical appearance. However, there are…
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Want to Achieve that Dewy Look? Here’s how.
The dewy soft glam look has become all the rage. You hardly see anyone wearing full glam make up looks anymore. If you’re wondering what a dewy soft glam is;…
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Why You Should Add Vitamin C to your skin care routine
Thanks to its brightening and tightening properties, Vitamin C is frequently recommended by dermatologists. It is safe to use on all skin types and doesn’t have the same potentially skin-irritating…
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Tips and tricks for the perfect smokey eye look
It’s a timeless look, the LBD of your makeup repertoire. Yes, we’re talking about the ubiquitous smoky eye, and since we don’t expect our love of this sultry, smouldering look…
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Makeup tricks everyone with hooded eyes need to know
Those with hooded eyes will know that sometimes your eyeshadow can do a disappearing act. One minute it’s expertly applied and the next you can hardly see it. Luckily though,…
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