As preparation for the maiden edition of the Black Pearl Hair Competition hots up, 15 contestants have emerged from the preliminary competition held last week in Lagos at the Sparkle Hall in Ikeja.

Some call it G-String, others know it as thongs. The two terms G- string and thong are often used interchangeably; however, they can refer to distinct pieces of clothing.

The drive to turn the average African model into a model personality, has given birth to the establishment of a model reality TV show, Ace model west Africa. Organised by QTABY Entertainment, the event according to the company’s business development executive, Victoria Nkong, is to provide a platform for proper education and information to the models in order for them to have bargaining power and not accept peanuts that are often handed out to desperate models. According to her, “models need to be able to make a living out of the profession instead of accepting peanuts”

One time fashion designer of the year by the Nigerian Fashion Show (NFS), ex model, make up artist, model scout turned designer took the fashion world by storm a few years ago.

One time fashion designer of the year by the Nigerian Fashion Show (NFS), ex model, make up artist, model scout turned designer took the fashion world by storm a few years ago. He has continued to maintain a level of creativity that still marvels those who were before him. In this encounter in Lagos, Bayo Adegbe the creative head of the label, Modela shares his thoughts on fashion and style.

Mr Olatunji Kayode Samuel of Trans4mer Beauty Concept, Abuja, has emerged Best Hair Stylist of the year 2009. Mr Samuel beat eight other participants drawn from all zones of the country to emerge winner, carting away the star prize a fully equipped Amigos branded Salon, a ticket to Accra, Ghana and generator set.

Born Larry Kay Ojomo, Mon Ami as he is called after his label, has been around for a while now. He is known for his great evening dresses which have become his area of strength.

Tall and lanky Kate Mensah is the current Face of Africa. Since winning the competition, her life has been greatly transformed. She has worked with some of the best designers in Africa and walked down many runways. Recently in Nigeria for the launch of the 2009 edition of the competition, the dark complexioned model from Ghana took time out for a little chat on life since winning the competition.

Hallmarks of Labour Foundation is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2nd phase of its Scholarship programme for the 2009/2010 academic session.

Stylists in Nigeria have been called upon to embrace education,and constantly share knowledge with one another in order to improve the quality of the services provided in salons and beauty parlours in the country.