Makeuptainment: This Makeup Saga
E don teh, no be today! From the Copper and Lead ore used by the ancient Egyptians (Pharaoh , Nefertiti, Nefertari, Cleopatra etc) to create the world’s first cosmetics, to our recent scientifically advanced products that have seen the rise of international brands like MAC, Iman, MaryKay, BlackUp etc, and our home grown brands with […]
Beauty Tips for a Healthy Face
Most of the ‘lucky’ people that seem to have clear clean faces all the time actually are not born with it. They had to put in some work to ensure that their faces keep glowing. And it is not as hard as you might think, it will just require giving your face a little extra […]
Four Makeup Rules for the Harmattan Season
Applying makeup has its own rules and regulations which most people choose to ignore either because they do not know the implications or because they do not care. However, for optimum beauty effects, makeup has to be used in the right quantity and at the right time. For example, there are various makeup rules for […]
Learn Professional Makeup Skills in 2016
Calling all professional makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts! A-baytours and Richard, in partnership with Make-up For Ever Academy, brings you this fantastic one-week professional makeup masterclass in the city of Paris, France. Participants will be trained in the art of black beauty makeup by world class professionals, with 30 hours as the set duration for […]
How to Choose the Perfect Foundation
Without question, the right foundation is essential for beautiful makeup application. Foundation serves as the canvas for the rest of your makeup and the best ones blend on smoothly and evenly. Over time, I’ve come to the conclusion that the best way to choose a shade closest to your skin tone is choosing a colour […]
Meet The Boss: Adebimpe Adeyi, Brownies Beauty World
What is it really like to own and run a successful beauty house in Nigeria? From what we learned from Adebimpe Adeyi, CEO and Founder, Brownies Beauty World, we can say it takes passion, lots of free jobs at first and faith in oneself (and God of course). Connect Nigeria had a little chat […]
Make Up For Success
By Oritsegbubemi Peace Pessu I remember taking a stroll just to cool off, let out some steam and get loose one evening, when I passed a lady and I gasped. Why? Her makeup was horrifying! Story cut short; she looked like a circus performer with the clash of colours on her face! It was a […]
Make-up: The Do’s and the Don’ts and Maybes
Well, I am sure we have all noticed that one chic in the club or a party and wonder, “What the heck was she thinking?” It’s a well-known fact that some women tend to go overboard with the application of makeup. Here are some dos, don’ts and maybes.
Beauty Tips: Do You Use The Right Foundation?
Beauty is all about the skin; it’s an essential component to good looks. When you see someone you find pretty, most likely she has clear, smooth skin. Foundation is a key item in a makeup kit. To ensure that you get your perfect shade and formula, buy your foundation from a beauty studio so there you will get professional guidance.
Quick Tips: Getting the Perfect Eyebrows!
Eyebrows need to be well-groomed at all times! I do not think I emphasize this enough. Even without any makeup, perfectly shaped eyebrows gives your face a whole new look.
6 Top Makeup Primers
I’m sure I have said this several time before. Applying makeup primer before your foundation is very necessary if you want your makeup to last for a pretty long time. Makeup primers keep out the oil while filling in fine lines and providing a smooth canvas for your foundation to stick to. It also helps in preventing obvious foundation streaks, noticeable pores and redness around the nose.
That Sexy Nighttime Makeup
By Ezinne Onyearugha. On those nights when you got a special date and you just want to WOW him, you should learn how to apply that alluring/seductive type of makeup. These are ways to get to where you ought to be for that beautiful night. Always start with clean and moisturized skin: This is the only way […]