I am one of those people who used to have fantastic skin without any issues like pimples or acne. But now that I am my 30s my skin has started betraying me. I have started experiencing what is called adult acne and I hate it. The acne seems to be around the chin area and […]
Imagine having a day at work where you spend most of your time on your feet. Moving around, delivering documents, attending meetings and then when it’s time to go home you get to the bus stop and there is a long line to get into the matatu. You stand there tired and weary, and your […]
Having had relaxed hair for a decade, you can be sure I have gone through a bunch of hair products. Sadly when it comes to hair, I landed at the lower end of the ‘good hair’ gene pool in my family. I have extremely coarse and dry hair. It is like the combination of steel […]
If you are a naturalista you know the struggles of keeping your hair looking good and tangle free. There are however some great ways that you can style your natural hair so that it lasts for a while. The most automatic thing we do with natural hair is blow dry but with this cold weather […]
Since my face decided to break out on this year, I have been actively trying to get it to go back to normal. I was able to stop the emergence of new acne pimples but the damage was already done. I began hunting for products that can help reduce the scarring. I was open to […]
The secret to having ageless skin is ensuring that you take great care of it. That means eating right and hydrating. Additionally, you can add a few products to your skin regimen to give your skin that extra boost. Black masks help to remove all that dirt and excess oil from your skin. They are […]
The Black Butterfly Salon is situated in Viking House, Westlands along Waiyaki Way. It provides beauty services for ladies, children and even the gents are taken care off. It also deals in products and merchandise such as the sale of Mizani products. I had a chance to experience the services offered at the salon first […]
A first of anything is often considered special, first bike, first kiss, first phone and many other firsts some of which we can’t mention here (at least not on this article). For me, Fa Speedster Deodorant was my first deodorant and I have been using it ever since. It’s special because my sister in law […]
I’ve been thinking about coconuts recently. Why would I be thinking of the tropical fruits that have you picturing laying on a beach somewhere sipping on a cocktail from a coconut shell? Could I be planning a vacation to some island? Not exactly although who wouldn’t think of a vacation with this Nairobi weather. I’m […]
Potatoes wouldn’t ordinarily be anyone’s number one go-to for any facial care. Before I knew about the benefits, I would have thought it absurd to use potatoes on your face. But that was all before I realized in my kitchen lies the most unexpected answer to most of my skin problems. As I walked around […]
The struggle with ensuring that your hair is healthy is making sure that it has all the requirements it needs. This means having products for moisturizing, strengthening and products that promote healthy hair growth. So you often need to buy different products to cater to all these needs. I have been using the Mizani Miracle […]
The cosmetics industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Women spend large amounts of money on beauty products every year. If you look into a drawer of a makeup enthusiast, the amount spent on the makeup in there is probably enough to buy a small piece of land somewhere. The sad […]
The newly launched AfroUrembo App is set to help customers seeking beautician services in Nairobi. The application is designed to link all the beauty shops registered to the customers from the comfort of their mobile phone. Looking for beauticians can be a struggle especially in Nairobi. If you are not lucky to get a referral […]
I have read so many articles on facial skin care, hair care and all sorts of beauty features on make-up, but very few on body care. It’s amazing that we have all these tips on how to make our faces clear, glowy and young, how to maintain and grow our manes and all sorts of […]
Did you know that African ladies change their hairstyles 8 to 16 times in a year? If there is one thing a top priority for many women it is looking good, and a big part of that is hair. Hair is said to be a woman’s crowning glory and so women love to take care […]