#Dab Makeup look.

So i’ve had a few requests from my blogs followers to create some looks. I like to call this one my #Dab makeup look. Its a variation of the badass look since this one is not all black. As you can see there is a pop of colour in the eyeshadow. Jus a little bit…

How to apply sunscreen as part of your makeup routine.

A recent question came up from one of my group chats. The question was “How does one apply sunscreen and makeup together?” This is a question I had encountered a few years back myself. As much as I love makeup, I really do love my skin more. So the question arose as to whether I…

Keeping fresh this summer

Summer has come! When I imagine summer, I think of days laying by the pool in my sun glasses sipping on icy cold drinks and all. Unfortunately for most of us thats not an everyday reality. Instead the reality of summer for most of us is the constant feeling of no energy, being sweaty and…

How to use your eye shadow palette for a basic eyeshadow look.

For every eye-shadow makeup look, choose four colours. The colours to use for any eye shadow look should include ; a pale colour, a light colour, a medium tone colour and a darker colour/ dark colour for the smokey eye effect. The pale colour – Is used as the highlighter and lightly applied right under…

Make-up Class.

I had the pleasure of being invited to an Avon representative’s meeting to do a makeup training session. I usually do trainings on a one on one basis, so this was indeed my first full class turitoral on basic makeup application. Most of the issues I addressed revolved around the basic application of makeup for…

Product review: Best Dark n Lovely Moisturisers

From my personal experience all Dark and Lovely products are in a league of their own when it comes to hair care for black women in particular. But even among the best there are the best of the best products. In this blog i review 2 of their moisturisers that are my favourates, as they do…

Hair line problems and good edges.

Many women suffer from a phenomenon called Loss of the hairline otherwise known as “Edges not being on fleek”. Depending on where you are from you either call it your hairline or edges. After spending a lot of time in a salon, I’ve watched many women coming in and out of the salon carrying their…

Winter hair.

Here in southern Africa, Winter is coming! Time to take out those warm jackets and socks, keeping warm at all costs. This is also that time of the year when your hair seems to be in constant “Bad hair” day mode, at least I know mine is. The best solution for most of us is…

Know your perfume 101.

Nothing makes you feel like a million dollars quite like the smell of a good sprit or spray of the perfume you use. Most people use different perfumes for different occasions, for example going to work or going out on that red hot date. Making a statement is as easy as choosing the right perfumery…

Zumba first time.

When you think of Zumba, you think cute outfit, cute sneakers and dancing along to good fun music. Its all fun and games , right? Wrong!!! I had to learn the not so gentle subtle way. Zumba is about working hard, focusing, breaking a sweat and reaching your ultimate breaking point in fitness. So it…

Your Eyebrows on fleek.

I used to be one of those people who would get bitter jealous at seeing people with perfectly drawn eyebrows. That’s because with every attempt I made to achieve the perfect eyebrows I ended up with some what chaotic eyebrows to say the least. As all things in nature, drawing eyebrows also has a simple…

My Hair Story

From a young age I have had very thick black natural hair. My sweet mother managed it by braiding it into conrows, tying it in buns and using children’s hair softening lotions and sprays. Eventually around the age of 11 or 12 I had my first relaxer. I often think because my mother delayed chemically…