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From Addiction to Skin Lightening to Embracing Her Natural Complexion: Makeup Artist Tenny Coco is Such an Inspiration

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with both explicit and implicit messages that “lighter is better,” it is truly refreshing to increasingly see dark-skinned women of colour embracing…

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From Misfit to Model: Dora Owusu is #BlackGirlMagic Personified

Once upon a time, mainstream cultural perceptions caused people to sideline dark-skinned African woman, regarding them as unattractive. Well, now the shoe is on the other foot, and the world…

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Atoke: I Love My Big Boobs, But Bra Shopping Is a Nightmare

This article by seasoned writer, Atoke, was originally published by Vice and we love it so much that we’ve decided to re-publish it here. Because we believe that big boobs…

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The 5 Wonders of Apple Cider Vinegar

I’m all for going natural, and so far, my experience has been such a pleasurable one (okay that sounded wrong) but seriously, making the change to natural skin care products…

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Try Out this DIY Steam Facial at Home this Weekend

If you have not been adding facial steaming to your face care regimen then girl, you’ve been missing out! Steaming makes your skin more receptive to other skincare treatments, and it…

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How to Make your Own Black Soap

We stan the black soap movement… majorly. So imagine the excitement we felt upon finding this 1-minute video that shows just how to get it done DIY style. Black Soap…

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QM We Tried It: Clear Face with NO Foundation

I’ve written several articles and done some research on women whose looks always appear fresh and spotless only to find out that they all shared their dislike for foundation and…

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6 Great Tips for a Happy Naturalista

The only thing more frustrating than waiting for it to be Friday already is waiting for your hair to grow longer. We may not have found the secret formula that…

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10 Beauty Mistakes You’ve Been Making all Along

With the advent of ‘beautypreneurs’ and pro-beauty experts who never actually went to cosmetology school (I don’t mean to be rude here) has come a wave of mishandling of beauty…

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Need a Remedy for Hyperpigmentation? Watch This!

British-Nigerian makeup artist, Jennie Jenkins, who has risen to fame for her ingenious beauty tutorials and consistency over the years, hasn’t always had it quite lush. She has battled with…

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