Goodnews Lekpea
In our present-day, decent fashion is a long-forgotten art. A lot of people tend to shy away from modest fashion because they think it is not popular, fashionable, trendy, or in vogue.
Benefits of Modest Dressing
Natural Products for Black Natural Hair
By Tanya Maswaure
Last week we spoke extensively on the politics of black hair in all of its states, natural, relaxed or braided. Black hair has always been an important conversation amongst black communities internationally. It goes beyond cosmetics and looks, it is our heritage, and we are determined to keep it alive. With that in mind, for hundreds of years, women have maintained, grown and styled black hair in unique ways and with many different products. Presently if you are to walk into a pharmacy or drug store, there are rows of products specifically for black women. Unfortunately, as we discussed in the previous article, some of them promote straight hair and texture change. With the new natural hair awakening, many have literally turned to our roots. Black women are resorting to natural products, and we are here to discuss the best of them and how to use them.
Benefits of Aloe Vera to The Skin
By LEKPEA BUEKOR
Aloe Vera, the simple houseplant, is a ‘wonder’ plant, often disguised in plain sight. “It is a gel-like substance gotten from aloe, which is a succulent plant that commonly grows in hot, arid environments,” New York-based cosmetic dermatologist Michele Green, M.D., says.
The Politics of Black Hair
By Tanya Maswaure
From the time a black girl has grown her hair long enough, it is the parent’s job to decide what to do to maintain her hair and keep it neat and unique. Thinking about my childhood, I recall my mother’s effort and attention to my hair. One common occurrence we relate to regardless of our continent, nationality or tribe was the ‘relaxer’. The smell of the chemicals mixing with your hair and the straightener on your hair is one I share with many other black girls in the world. Why do we put so much effort into making our hair straight? Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie spoke about black hair extensively in her book Americanah but what about black hair that makes it so memorable. Why is something seemingly cosmetic and minuscule so political?
How To Look Classy On A Low Budget
By Goodnews Buekor
One does not need to be super rich or even a celebrity to look classy or expensive. Looking glamorous is easy when you know and apply a few minimal fashion hacks.
Nigeria: AFDEC to Empower Female Fashion Designers in Garment Production
Nigerian female fashion entrepreneurs now have an opportunity to enhance their skills, improve their competitiveness and earn more through the skill-up programme in garment production.
A look at our wardrobe after the lockdown
By Boma Benjy – Iwuoha Over the last six months, with the lockdown experienced in several countries, many have gone from regular nine to five daily job routines to remote work, virtual meeting and webinars, having little or no reason to dress up. And as things begin to return to normalcy, work schedules are not quite the same, as organizations have learnt to operate remotely and have little or no need for dress-up daily routines. In some cases, the corporate look has been replaced by smart casuals. Now, what happens to our beautiful wardrobe, and fashionable work clothes (the ones that still fit), shoes and newly acquired accessories? Do we innovate with what we have, or do we make a schedule to reminisce about our days of planned weekly wardrobes? I would say innovate. The French fashion designer and businesswoman, Coco Chanel once said; “Fashion is not something that exists…
