Free Make-up Test Run From House of Tara, Kano

From their Facebook page, we can tell that House of Tara has a lot lined up for the people of Kano this year. Here are some of the events as seen from her page. I am already loving the Free Test Run Day...might just get products also.

Hair Care - Preventing Hair Breakage .

By Mudiame

I grew up knowing that the harmattan weather is associated amongst many other things with hair breakage – can I get witness ladies… I did not understand the reason, so I could not protect my hair (...who doesn't like long hair?).

Today as I assisted a young lady to loosen the weavon off her hair, I realized her hair was breaking and I informed her. She asked me a question which immediately made me want to share the little hair knowledge I have gained over the years.

Our hair needs moisture. During hot weather, moisture is readily available as most people sweat a lot, and nobody needs to tell you to wash your hair. In the harmattan season, the reverse is true; and because of the dry atmosphere, this affects the hair which easily becomes dry and bristle.

You can therefore prevent hair breakage by moisturizing your hair. By this, I mean using hair products with high water content, another option which I am a big fan of is - the mixture of water and glycerin. Did I see a strange look on your face… you heard me right water and glycerin! Asides from moisturizing your hair, the glycerin would strengthen your hair strands, and give you hair a subtle glow, thus preventing hair dryness.

What I do is this; I pour some glycerin into a spray bottle, and add water. I then shake to ensure it is well mixed. I spray on my hair as the need arises.

No matter what hair style you have on, and if you have on your natural hair, ensure you spray. For weavons, open up the attachments, so you can see your scalp, then spray at a distance – so it falls on your hair as drops. I am currently on braids and I spray by opening up my braids, portion by portion and spraying at a distance.

***** As spray bottle, you can make use of the empty perfume bottles that can be opened and closed; so you easily could pour in your desired content to be sprayed.

Please share with us other ways of preventing hair breakage during harmattan.

Photo Credit: 

http://blackgirllonghair.com

MAKE IT PERFECT!

By Onisofe Promise Francis 

Wow! It’s so good to be back. The yuletide season was awesome.

It’s a new year…. let’s make that relationship perfect. Let it become the happy-ever-after relationship that you’ve always day-dreamed about.

Ladies, who told you that there are no prince charming out there? Guys, what makes you think that Cinderella’s and The Beautiful Ones aren’t yet born? And who told you that there aren’t Perfect Relationships? You can make yours one by:

Movie Release - Spiritual Swag 2

The movie Spiritual Swag1 was Premiered in Katsina Last November and now the Part2 is out and it is welcomed by fans in Katsina and all over Nigeria. Spirirual Swag2 is a hit.

Natural Remedy for Itchy / Sore Throat

Ginger and Lime

It’s that time of the year - the Harmattan season - characterized by dryness in the air. During the season a lot of people experience sensations in their vocal chord / throat, which may come with difficulties in speech. LUMEN’s got you covered this season, and for every Harmattan you would experience; with a remedy for itchy / sore throat (it can also serve to prevent).

It is not far-fetched, as the ingredients Fresh Ginger, Lime, and Honey can easily be accessed, and it is plentiful in supply:

Fashion Friday

Head Tie - Scarves  #1

 Hello all, welcome.

This is the debut for Lumen Fashion. My name is Mudiame, and together with other fashionistas, we would be constantly bringing fashion tips and tricks.

Before meets After - Head Scarf

Happy New Year!!!

Its already 2014, we are here NOW. As we get excited about the events taking place all around, we should not forget our dreams and visions for the year.