Our #MillennialQueenBoss for today, has established her brand as a hair company that specializes in the sales and retailing of human hair, full and front lace wigs, hair products as well as hair accessories.

Joy Innocent is a graduate of Agribusiness Management and the CEO of JoxyLuxuryHair. She started the brand because she wanted to fill a gap in the hair industry which is to; balance quality with affordability by providing quality hair at an affordable price.

Joy also hosts online training classes where she teaches all about the wig business: how to make wigs, what it entails to start a wig business, etc

Founded in October 2018, JoxyLuxuryHair is a hair company that provides hair extensions and accessories at affordable prices.

JoxyLuxuryHair has since its inception, been able to collaborate with other entrepreneurs, create the avenue for customers to shop from the comfort of their homes, and has helped many people acquire skills in this area of business.

They also go a step further to provide their clients with hair styling tips and options to enable them look stunning and glamorous.

The brand’s core values are built on passion, creativity, accessibility and quality. They go the extra mile to exceed their customers’ expectations by being creative, pro-active and affordable.

We love to see millennial queen bosses like Joy soar on to greater heights. We applaud you queen and we are rooting for you.

Follow on Instagram: @joxyluxuryhair @miss_joxy

Well, Yara Shahidi to the rescue. She shows Vogue how to turn the warm weather into a beauty advantage with this beauty look that is just a right fit for summer.

Watch below.

One key player in the Nigerian skin care market that is revolutionizing the organic beauty game is Ndali Modebe of Hazel Oils.

Ndali is a beauty enthusiast, TV producer, PR expert and CEO of Hazel Oils. She is also the founder of www.allthingsdame.com – a lifestyle blog with content ranging from talk shows, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, food, travel, etc

Founded in September 2018, Hazel Oils is a luxury body oil brand founded on the philosophy of transforming one of the world’s favorite and sweetest gifts, chocolate, into the most enriching beauty products. The brand has grown organically to produce a wide range of 100% natural beauty and body care products such as body oils, beard oils and essential oils.

The benefits of Hazel beauty products range from fighting acne, to the removal of dead skin cells, and scars, leaving a healthy glow.

This year, the brand announced Nigerian model and actor, Emmanuel Ikubese as it’s official ambassador. Over the last year, the brand has worked on collaborations with a number of public figures including, Chris Okagbue, Uriel Oputa, and more.

The oils are available in 50ml and 100ml sizes.

We love to see millennial queen bosses like Ndali thrive and reach higher heights. Keep up the good work, we are rooting for you girl!

Follow on Instagram: @hazel_oils  @ndalimodebe

With the increasing number of women in Africa, especially middle class women spending more on personal beauty products and services, the beauty industry has fast become a promising sector that has boosted the economy in Africa. Entrepreneurs and companies now invest majorly in the booming beauty industry, and we can see evidence of all this around us –  from the rise of beauty influencers, to international beauty brands launching new products in the country regularly – it is safe to see that these trends are here to stay.

According to Borgen Magazine, with the vast investments into Africa in the beauty industry, the personal care and beauty markets of Nigeria and South Africa have reached $1.2 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively.

One key player in the Nigerian beauty market that is making a great impact is millennial queen boss, Ezinne Alfa of Beauty In Lagos.

Ezinne Alfa is an award winning beauty blogger, influencer and  entrepreneur. She is the founder of www.beautyinlagos.com – an online destination for all things beauty, in Nigeria. It comprises of a blog, a beauty directory (BeautyDirectoryNG) and a subscription-only discount service (BeautyClubNG). The website was launched in January 2012 as a blog positioned to share all that the city of Lagos had to offer in terms of beauty but now,  Beauty In Lagos has evolved into being the number 1 online destination for beauty in Nigeria.

When she first returned to Nigeria from the UK, Ezinne said it took her a while to know where to get beauty products and services that she needed. As she made inquiries and researched, she decided to share her information with others through her blog. In her words, “Beauty blogging is vast, it is about sharing knowledge about beauty in any form the person finds comfortable”.

Over the years, Beauty In Lagos has worked on collaborations and partnerships with a host of distinguished international and local brands such as: Carolina Herrera, M.A.C, INGLOT, Shea Moisture, Orly, Le Chat, Beauty Africa Exhibition, Maybelline New York , House of Tara, Zaron and Montaigne Place, etc. In March 2017, Beauty In Lagos was listed by Invicta Africa & SME100 Nigeria as one of the “100 Most Innovative Female-Owned Businesses in Nigeria”.

Ezinne Alfa is totally millennial queen boss goals. Slay on mama!

These photos serve as a reminder that we are all beautiful, and the idea that we all should conform to one standard of beauty is simply erroneous.

According to stylist, Fayosola Aina, the aim of the editorial is to raise awareness about albinism and redefine perceptions about beauty.

We love it!

We’re teaming up with Hazel Oils and its CEO, Ndali Modebe, for a giveaway. Here’s your chance to win a bottle of Hazel Oils, a luxury body oil rich in cocoa and peppermint.

Tis’ the season for Self Care. Soak yourself in the sweet chocolatey, minty Fragrance of Hazel Oils while it soothes you and gives you that natural glow.

To participate in the giveaway:
– Follow (on Instagram) @queenmoremi & @Ndalimodebe 
– Comment on the Instagram post and let us know why you should win. Include hashtag #QMHazelOilsGiveaway in your responses & we will pick our favourite Responses!
Good Luck! *Terms and conditions apply* Competition ends on January 5th, 2019. Only open to Lagos, Nigeria residents.

There are certain expenses we just can’t do without. ‘Cos a boss babe has to look like one. Right? But, what if there were more cost-effective ways to achieve this?

Here are a few tips below:

When a visit to the Salon is making a dent on your pocket

Invest in some good hair-care products and dedicate a day to self-care. That’s how I got started with caring for my hair when I lived abroad and it was pretty expensive to visit the hairdresser. Lucky for us, technology is also at our finger tips and we’re able to Youtube everything. A particular fave is Naptural85. With a following of nearly 1 million subscribers, you can be rest assured that she gives good hair care advice from caring for your hair to growing it out.

When your best scent has nearly run out

Perfume is not cheap. In many instances, the best, long-lasting, designer scents will have you saving up to comfortably afford them. So, imagine the horror when you’ve realised that your favourite perfume is nearly done and the way your bank account is set up… let’s just say perfume is the least of your concerns. I learnt about this hack from Nigeria’s number 1 fashion man, Denola Grey who has just recently started his own Vlogging channel. He shares the idea of mixing your favorite scent with lotion to make it last longer. Apparently, it works best if said lotion is unscented. Then you can take your scent with you everywhere you go once you lather on your lotion. You also elongate the time period left for your perfume to completely run out.

When getting rid of hair in unwanted places has become super expensive

Now we all know battery shavers, hair removal creams and laser are all so expensive. What’s worse? they don’t seem to be getting less expensive anytime soon. So what if I told you, you could get rid of the hair on your legs and armpits using solely natural ingredients at a whooping cost of N300 which is less than a dollar? I know, this hack absolutely gives me life too and trust Torera, our favourite DIY girl to come up with it. All you’ll need are: A cup of lemon juice, 1.5 cup of sugar (she used white sugar in the video) and 1/4 cup of water which you’ll bring to the boil, stir a little till hardened and you’ll have your sugar wax-signed, sealed, delivered. For a play by play method on how to get it done, visit DIY DOSE and her 3 minute video will show you just how.

Goodluck slaying on a budget. That’s how we do!

Photo Credit: YouTube

In this video, she does what she does best: Shows us how to get banging hairstyles with wigs and frontals; only this time, she’s got a little guest: Her adorable 2 year old toddler. She comes up with hairstyles and imitations of those hairstyles to try on her daughter. The results are absolutely gorgeous! Can we also add that she speaks Yoruba to her child in between takes – amazing! If you’ve been keeping up with the style star, you will note that despite having lived in the U.S for nearly two decades, she’s big on her culture and it’s great to see her incorporate it into motherhood.

She was initially hesitant to share this video but we’re oh so glad she did.

Watch the adorable clip below.

We’ve highlighted a few mistakes that we’re all making and hopefully, we can learn to do better.

Mistake #1 : You brush your hair when it’s wet: Your hair is at its most fragile when wet, which is why brushing or combing just after the shower is a major no-no—it can compromise even healthy hair to the point that it snaps from tension. If you want to get the knots out of your hair before styling and avoid breakage, use your fingers (and a leave-in spray, if necessary) to detangle and part your hair after towel-drying.

Mistake #2: You’re skipping heat protectant: Even if you don’t consider yourself to have damaged, vulnerable hair or you’re rocking your natural fro, your hair is still in need of protection. A heat styling product is an absolute necessity. Not only do they protect the hair from being damage as a result of heat exposure, but they also help to optimize the performance of hot tools, which means you get safer, healthier hair and a better style overall. It’s a win-win, so don’t even think about skipping this step.

Mistake #3: You’re not getting enough sleep: Your quality of life—and whether or not you’re taking good care of yourself—really shows on your face, which is why dull, dry skin is often the result of bad sleeping habits. Your skin needs beauty sleep (!) to rejuvenate itself, and getting an inadequate number of hours can wreak havoc on your complexion.

Mistake #4: You’re using dirty makeup brushes. Dirty makeup tools are the perfect breeding ground for potentially detrimental bacteria that can lead to acne, irritation, and even more serious conditions like eye infections. We’re the first to admit that cleaning your brushes is a hassle, but it’s maybe the most important thing you can do to keep your skin from succumbing to problem-causing bacteria in Breakout City.

Mistake #5: You’re touching your face. Your hands accumulate an alarming amount of dirt every day, and touching your face transfers that dirt and bacteria to your skin, which clogges pores and causes breakouts. Everytime you feel the urge to touch your face unnecessarily, it’s a good idea to remember to think of all the dirt you’ve accumulated during the day and imagine the bacteria sitting on your face Soon enough, it’ll become a habit to keep your hands off your face.

Mistake #6: You’re not washing your sheets and pillowcases often enough. Bedding that’s been slept on one too many times is a guaranteed way to cause breakouts and clogged pores, due in part to the fact that the oils from your skin and hair are lingering on the fabric night after night. You’re then exposing that grime to your face for hours, where it has the opportunity to work its way into your pores.

Mistake #7: You’re applying blush in the wrong area. Place the brush on the apples of your cheeks and sweep outward, blending as you go. Too much blush on the cheeks can create that unflattering clown-like effect, so it’s important to apply it in the same area you actually blush.

Mistake #8: You’re not blending your foundation into your neck. Ever see those photos where the flash comes on and it looks like the lady’s face is a completely different tone from her neck? You don’t want that to be you. The key is to blend, blend, blend.

Mistake #9: You’re using the applicators that came with your eyeshadow. Most eyeshadows come with handy mini applicators, making it easy to apply on the go. However, for a truly blended finish, you should use a makeup brush. A sponge tip applicator provides a lot of pigment at once while a brush allows you to gradually add product and blend as you go.

Mistake #10: You aren’t prepping your lips before applying lipstick. I’m personally guilty of this and tend to wipe and exfoliate after noticing how chapped my lips appear after applying lipstick. Don’t be like Moyo; take the extra few minutes to exfoliate chapped lips and allow lip balm to sink in before applying your lip color. The general perception that lip balm would affect the appearance of your matte lipstains is incorrect. If your lip product is quality, it shouldn’t.  Dryness under lipstick is flattering on no one.

Which of these mistakes are you most guilty of?

Those of us who have dealt with problem skin know all too well the long tenuous process that comes with finding what works so when one of us finds a solution, best believe we’re sharing!

Like Jennie, many black women suffer from hyperpigmentation. It is the darkening or discoloration of certain areas of the skin which can be caused by several factors, including injury, acne, trauma, sunlight or a skin disease. While the natural darker pigmentation can have a protective effect, the discoloration can be frustrating. However, hyperpigmentation can be successfully treated.

In this video, Miss Jenkins speaks on her journey and how she’s been able to get rid of hyperpigmentation.

Watch:

According to Style Craze,  if you are genetically prone to acquire hyperpigmentation, it is best to take preventive measures as follows:

• Whether you step out or not, use a sunscreen to protect you from harmful UVA rays, which is one of the primary causes to this condition.
• Avoid tan by wearing long sleeved clothes, sunglasses.
• Do not burst or prick pimples, rashes and other inflammations.
• Make sure you have a good amount of vitamin C in your diet.
• Avoid any creams, lotions or face products that may cause a burning sensation.
• Avoid too much makeup, especially on the affected area. It may hide the pigmentation, but it may also harm the skin.
• Visit a dermatologist to discuss the signs of pigmentation and share previous medical history too.
• Try not to opt for procedures, which can scar your skin
• Prevent acne outbreaks by taking proper care of your skin.