Natures Gentle Touch Hair Institute which is one of Nigeria’s largest hair institute hosted another edition of its Natural Hair workshop in Lagos on Sunday, June 4th, 2017 with ‘Naturalistas’ in attendance. It was an exciting time for ‘Naturalistas’ as the event featured a general discussion on Natural hair trends, how to groom it and the challenges of wearing natural hair in the workplace. The event also had a platform for Q & A session where guests had the opportunity to ask the Institute’s lead Trichologist questions around how to take care of their hair. This platform was designed by...
How to Identify and Deal with Depression- Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Here we already established the truth about depression. Depression is very real and should not be waved aside. On this side of the continent, this state of emotion is often overlooked. Depression should also be given adequate medical attention as any other illness or disease. Looking at the recent trend in our society today, depression is on the rise. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression has become the foremost reason for disability in the world. It is no news that majority do not know how to identify a depressive state- this is an exposé on the types, diagnosis and treatments...
5 Negative Effects Of Makeup On Your Skin
Makeup is an essential beauty solution for the female folks. They enhance a woman’s beauty. The use of makeup has in fact taken a new dimension in this generation- Considering the amazing transformation from makeup, most ladies now can hardly do without them. Makeup has become an essential item in their everyday life. It ensures they slay always! Even as makeup has been doing great jobs on women, the overuse has some negative effects on our skin. It is highly important that we allow our skin breathe and not always clog our skin pores with makeup every time. Few of the...
Essence Of Keeping Your Relationship Away From The Public-The Why, How And Whatnot
The beauty of a relationship is in its packaging. Some think a good thing should be kept sacred- away from roaming eyes while others assume it should be announced and displayed for all to see. A number of people (including celebrities) have successfully shielded their adorable family from the media. Unfortunately, most people who put their family secrets out on the internet had to lick their wounds alone when things got out of hands (news of domestic violence drama, husband snatching chronicles and even separation or divorce leave marks that take a while to heal). There is so much to learn from...
How To Spice Up Your Marriage – 5 Ways To Rekindle Passion Even After Childbirth
Seun is a first time mum in a marriage barely 2yrs old and she already feels life as she knows it is over. Amidst feeding an always hungry son, changing ever soiled diapers, bathing and laundry, she barely has time to hear herself think not to talk of listening to her husband’s chit chat after work or any intimacy. Seun is me and might be you right now; you just had a baby, maybe not your first or maybe even your fourth, but you realize that for the past 3 to even 9 months after child birth, your affections and attention...
Timi’s Demons-The Truth about Depression
The little boy sat at the table and swallowed when he noticed it was almost bedtime. ‘Mum, can I stay up tonight?’ He asked in an innocent voice. ‘Of course not, early to bed, early to rise darling, let’s go get you ready for bed’. His mum responded in a gentle but firm voice. ‘But I don’t feel sleepy, mum’ Timi said as he tried to stifle a yawn ‘Timi, we both know you need to sleep; now get up! It is time to take a shower’’- Mummy said. Timi sighed as mummy led him into his room. How could...
Get in Here Ladies! These 5 Signs Will Help You Detect If Your Boyfriend is Cheating
We all love to have healthy relationships- Relationships with a goal in mind, hopefully an “altar-bound” relationship. However some seemingly little things may dash those hopes. Yes relationships come with its ups and downs, sometimes one can not help the “he may be cheating” kind of feeling. However, there are ways one can check that. If you have been getting worried about the recent happenings in your relationship, unintentionally suspecting your partners every move. Wait, do not just conclude yet. These signs will help you know if truly he is cheating on you. The Red Flags First we begin with...
6 Points to Note For a Perfect Relationship
Now we have come to the final lap of the long-distance relationship series. You can go back to check our initial and the succeeding discussion about long distance relationship for ease of reading. To conclude this series, we would be talking about the final six points to note for a perfect long distance relationship. Remain Truthful to Each other To really make it work, you have got talk about your feelings; fear and insecurities truthfully without leaving any stone unturned. Do not try to hide how you feel. Both of you are not within the same locality, you just have...
5 Exquisite Spas and Salons Where You Can Get Value For Your Money in Nigeria
Health and wellness should be of utmost importance, due to the highly demanding nature of our jobs(mostly a typical 9-5), one deserves to be pampered after going through the rigors of surviving in Nigeria. Here are some of the best places in Lagos and Abuja were you stand a chance to be pampered and slay with an amazing hairdo. At these spas and salons you can enjoy a myriad of services from manicure and pedicure to scrubs and body treatments. B-Natural Spa This centre provides spa massage treatment, pedicure spa and massage health spa services. B-natural spa is the first medical...
7 Benefits Of Deep Conditioning Your Natural Hair
As a Naturalista myself, I know the importance of including deep conditioning into my hair care routine. Before wearing that hair extension, it is necessary to deep condition your hair make it healthy during the period you are wearing the hair extensions. Conditioning supports the health, strength, hydration and appearance of your hair. Most ladies on natural hair complain of breakage and split ends which had made them give up on the curly kinky hair. Hair breakage and split ends can be prevented with the right deep conditioning product at the right time. There are two types of deep conditioner: Moisture and...