By Remmy Diagbare
Tegali beauty school, a training centre for those who wish to become professionals in hair styling and beauty has opened at the high brow Ikota Shopping Complex,VGC, Lagos.

The school which boasts of highly trained lecturers, cosmetologists, dermatologists and trichologists is run by Mrs Chinenye Mordi, a beautician and also [...]

Too many of us are being taken for a ride by cosmetic manufacturers. We spend tons of money rushing to the market for beauty products that claim to work miracles.

South Africa beauty, Naiedi Booi, a fortnight ago emerged Africa Forever Sonya Queen. In a keen contest that had six African beauties as finalists, held at the Abuja International Conference Centre, Ghanaian queen, Victoria Ahator, emerged first runner up, with Nigeria’s Magdalene Omonigho as second runner-up.

2010!!! Believe it or not. This is still your year. I know what some people are thinking right now. “What is she talking about. We are almost half way through the year, I really do not know where I am going, and she is saying this is my year.

“One of the greatest sources of illness in the world is an empty wallet. If you give a person an opportunity to earn what they are worth – this is a powerful remedy” – Rex Maughan, Chairman/CEO, Forever Living Products International.

If you are willing to follow some simple steps, you will look wonderful every single day as well. To tell you the truth, being beautiful and even elegant is easier than it might seem.

One thing we all sometimes fail to realize about life is that there are always different levels. Whether we like it or not, people fall under different levels or categories. There will always be the rich, and there will always be the poor. Somehow, you just know what level you belong to.

I am a regular reader of your column, and I want to thank you for the wonderful job you are doing. I am writing because I need information on how to really care for my skin. what are the basic things that I should do? Thank you, Roro, Lagos.

Tegali beauty school, a training centre for those who wish to become professionals in hair styling and beauty has opened at the high brow Ikota Shopping Complex,VGC, Lagos.

Eating certain foods can dramatically improve the appearance of your skin, hair, nails, and eyes. A diet rich in “phyto-compounds” can stimulate DNA repair, increased collagen production, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow.

Too many of us are being taken for a ride by cosmetic manufacturers. We spend tons of money rushing to the market for beauty products that claim to work miracles. For too long, I have preached that more than the products we spend money on, our lifestyle habits determines what works. Read on and discover the misleading principles of skin care that we are innocently buying into. And discover the real ways to preserve your skin.

Her Excellency, This letter is from one woman who understands the enormous influence of women to another woman who wields enormous powers, at home and in the political landscape
of our country, Nigeria.

Valentine has come and gone, but this year’s event will remain quite memorable to some. For True Love West Africa readers, it was no doubt a memorable one as TRUELOVE held a most remarkable special valentine dinner-dance workshop for her readers on the 20th of February 2010 at the banquet hall, Eko hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.It was the first time TRUE LOVE would have her male readers participating in a workshop and they were in for a treat

There’s tried-and-true ways to properly care for your skin, from the right way to cleanse your face, to the best moisturizers and eye gels.

Nene Amaka Enumah is the new face of Sisi Oge Pride of Africa, an annual beauty pageant that was first held three years ago. She spoke with Carol Arhere about the pageant

By Remi Diagbare
If there is one article of make up that is greatly abused,     it is the eyeliner. Most ladies make a caricature of themselves by the misapplication of this very important art implement.

Because, that is what makeup should be, a form of fine art, whereby through   subtle manipulation, a person is [...]

I am trying to find something to put on my eyelids to hold my eye shadow in place- I’ve tried all the eye shadows that are supposed to stay in place but I always get the crease in a couple of hours. What will condition the eyelid and also be good to put on before shadow/liner?

There is a misconception that beauty is only in the physical, nothing can be far from the truth. It is a fact that physical beauty is appealing, but much more important than what one sees is the beauty that comes from the inside.

Maintaining a healthy and youthful skin this year should be a top priority since physical appearance is important for each person. Every man and woman hopes to maintain their health and youthful appearance for as long as possible but without care this is not possible.

Gibraltar’s Kaiane Aldorino has won the coveted crown as Miss World 2009, triumphing out of 112 beautiful and talented young women in the 59th Miss World Final from Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, City of Gold.

Positively projecting Nigeria’s image on the international scene is Gozi Ochonogor, a Nigerian born fashion designer based in Japan. Her brand U.Mi-1 fuses Nigerian and Japanese culture.

Markurdi, the Benue State capital was transformed to a Mecca of sorts recently, when it hosted eminent personalities from different parts of the country, during the 3rd edition of “celebrate the Benue woman”organized by wife of the Benue State Governor Arc.

I am an ardent reader of fashion flair , and i have learnt a lot form you.. I want to say thank you
I will like you to help me out with tips that would help to ehance my skin. My skin okay. I just want it to glow more.

The year is fast moving towards the end, and to the glory of God we are still here. It is such a pleasure to know that we overcame. I really do want you to know what this season means to you all.

It seems unbelievable, but it is true, that in this century and day, women in some parts of Africa are being walloped for wearing a bra! In Somalia, it has become a crime punishable by canning to walk the streets wearing one..

You can take years off your face by just making a few changes to your look. Here are some tips.
At times, in an effort to look younger than we really are, we dress up in a manner inappropriate for our age. Although certain clothes may make us look younger than we really are, certain other clothes may make us look as if we are trying too hard to be young. It is, therefore, important to dress age_appropriate.

These five simple steps will keep your complexion soft, supple, and wrinkle free for decades to come.

Make up for older women should serve two purposes. First it should add colour to faded skin. Second it should conceal minor flaws and wrinkles as much as possible. Having said this, it’s important to understand that make up for older women is not intended to layer the face in foundations and colours that attempt to make ladies look younger.

AFFIRM Consulting Training and Coaching Services, the only licensed trainer in Nigeria of the Springboard Women’s Development Programme, recently commenced in Lagos the four-day empowerment training.