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‘Bad’ Carbs That Are Actually Good For You by Leslie Barrie

Thanks to the popularity of low-carb diets, some carb-heavy foods have been unfairly blacklisted. But there’s no need to be scared of spuds or ban bananas. We’re setting the record straight—so dig in guilt-free! Corn Corn gets a bad rap because it’s frequently found in packaged, processed food that can be void of nutrients. But real, straight-up corn is a healthy whole grain, points out Jessica…

Things Women Do That Are Bad For Them

I came across this article on Lifestyle.ng and I strongly believe we should all learn from it. Enjoy it. 1. Not drinking enough water Many women claim that it’s hard to drink 8 glasses of water a day. While I do agree with it, I think we need to find more delicious ways to stay hydrated throughout the day. You can add your favorite berries to your water, for instance. I love drinking lemon water.…

Tips for Transitioning to Natural Hair

I couldn’t go for the big chop. I think it was a mixture of fear and worry, but I just couldn’t. Plus, my hair doesn’t grow as fast as I would want it so i decided to transition instead of the big chop. I have been transitioning for about 6 months now, so I think I can give some advise on how to do it. You can have natural hair without chopping it off, you CAN do it gradually by trimming your…

Beauty Essentials for Your Road Trip

So many of us are planning to travel this Christmas. Some going abroad, some going out of Lagos hoping to spend some quality time with their family and friends and just rest from all the hustle and bustle of where they say. Packing can be really stressful and so many times we tend to forget to pack so many things because we are in a hurry. This post is meant to give you a beauty must have’s for…

Contouring Tips for Square Face Shapes

When contouring on a square face shape, focus on softening and rounding the jawline. It helps to contour the forehead to give it more of an oval shape. The square face does not narrow much from the cheekbone to the forehead, nor from the cheekbone to the jawline. The square face may also look angular- the jawline may appear sharply-angled at the corners, and even the forehead may be squared off.…

Contouring Tips for Round Shape

When contouring a round face, shade around the edges of the face to minimize the fullness, then highlight the centre to create balance. Round face shapes are exactly as they sound- the widest point is across the cheekbones, narrowing some at the forehead and jawline. This face shape is not angular at all, and is wider than the typical oval or oblong face.   Step 1: Apply contouring product to the…

How To Mentally Prepare for Transitioning to Natural Hair

I am gradually associating myself with the natural hair gang. Lol! I haven’t added any chemical to my hair in almost 6 months, it hasn’t been easy however, coupled with the fact that I have to always think of weaves that won’t show the roots of my hair. But, apart from that, there are mental preparations you have to do as well. This post will focus on those mental aspects. Address your fears I…

10 Beauty NO-NO’s

As many as the rules are as regards to how to apply properly makeup, we have to abide by them. Because, they always lead to a flawless finish instead of making us look like freaks. When we were young and experiementing, we tried so many beauty tricks and tips that we shouldn’t have, now that we are older and more mature, we should leave those things and become what we were aways meant to be.…