Women

How to Get a Perfect Skin

Published on: 9th January, 2010

Cleanse
Cleanse your face with a gentle, creamy liquid cleanser. “Bar soap is not only drying, but it’s not hygienic, “The dirt that comes off your hands ends up on your face.” Put your liquid cleanser on a ball of cotton and then apply it to your skin. (Your hands just aren’t clean enough) Make sure [...]

Tips on Caring for African Hair

Published on: 26th December, 2009

Black hair, while appearing tough and strong is actually quite the opposite. It has been found that African hair is rather fragile due in part to its tight natural curl. The fragility is increased by the use of chemical relaxers and other heat treatments, using the wrong hair care product and how it is sometimes [...]

Eye Makeup.

Published on: 10th December, 2009

Eyes
Use concealers to hide dark circles under your eyes. For best results use a concealer that is the same shade or lighter than your foundation. Home remedies for dealing with tired eyes include using cool tea bags, cucumbers and ice packs.
There are two main ways to apply eye shadow, namely rounded and winged. Winged shading [...]

The perfect blush

Published on: 19th October, 2009

To get the perfect blush, experiment with different shades to find which works best for your skin tone, but remember that black women do not have bright red rosy cheeks. For a natural look, select purples and browns. To apply blush properly, start on the cheek and gently brush out towards the temples. For [...]

Self-Esteem is More Than Image

Published on: 19th October, 2009

What is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem is so much more than just a mirror image. It is a consciousness, a way of being and living that has the power to devour and diminish or encourage and increase. Many experts agree that self-esteem exists as what our unconscious believes to be true about how worthy, valuable, and capable we [...]

Increase your sex appeal

Published on: 17th October, 2009

They say that there’s a sex kitten simmering within every one of us. Well, if you feel a stab of envy every time you browse through a Cosmo or an Elle, it’s about time you took that step -towards looking utterly sexy and sensuous. But assuming that you don’t possess an hourglass figure, designer clothes [...]

Looking and Feeling Beautiful for Women

Published on: 15th October, 2009

Keeping beautiful is not all about makeup, but also about taking care of yourself and having a positive outlook on life. It is possible to keep both beautiful and healthy at the same time.
Exercise
Exercise is the first and the most important way of taking care of you. Not just to maintain your ideal weight but [...]

Beauty Tips for African: Dispelling the Myths

Published on: 15th October, 2009

SKIN CARE
Myth #1:  Black skin cannot burn:
Despite popular beliefs, black skin is just as susceptible to elements of weather, sun and pollution, as any other skin type.  As a matter of fact, black skin is very delicate and becomes damaged easily.  Using sunscreen is important as black skin does burn. The melanin which gives [...]

Dark Spots on Face

Published on: 13th October, 2009

How to Deal With Blemishes: Tips for African  Women
Black women the world over know about dark spots, skin discoloration and uneven skin tones – these are skin issues most are familiar with. Like most women, African  women hate these dark spots, which are also called hyperpigmentation. While dark spots can appear anywhere on the body, [...]

African Hair Care FAQs

Published on: 13th October, 2009

African hair is gorgeous and with the right care, its natural beauty can really shine through. A few simple tips can give you the magnificent mane you always dreamed of without getting pricey hair extensions or experimenting with endless damaging treatments that rob you of your glow. Here are our top African hair care FAQs:
Is [...]

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