Makeup's job isn't to cover up your face, but to enhance your best features. A major plus is that you can also use it to down play features you don't like as much.
The truth is that no one can teach you exactly how to apply your makeup in the way that you’ll like the most. If you keep at it you'll develop skills over time and become your own makeup master. After all; who knows your face better than you do?.Try to make it as simple as possible so as not to end up looking like a clown, understand the colours that work best for you and learn to apply them sensibly.

Let’s look at the makeup basics for beginners that you should know.

Makeup Must Haves

These are some of the makeup items you'll need to get the look you want.

Foundation	Lip Gloss	Powder	Concealer
Eye Liner	Eye Shadow	Mascara	Blush
Lip Liner	Bronzer	Lashes	Contour

These are the must-haves for your everyday face and for those times when you want to put a makeup look together that has serious star power!

Makeup Quality Vs. Price
One of the most important tips I can give you is that when it comes to choosing makeup, always look for high quality. Don't assume that if it's expensive this is automatically true.
There's lot of great makeup you can get for a reasonable price. The secret is to keep trying new makeup until you find things that work for you and that fit your budget. Never be afraid to ask for testers and samples. Try them, love them then buy them!

Makeup Application Tips On Color Selection

When you're selecting makeup colors for black skin it's important to get it right. You don't want to be walking around looking like an extra from MJ's 'Thriller' video! Just say no to foundation that's too light, too dark and worst of all ashy.
Black skin has more natural pigment than any other race. That means we have to be extra careful and choose colors that compliment rather than clash!
It's pretty simple to figure out the general family of colors you should lean towards when selecting your make up.
Your skin tone will generally fall under one of two categories. Here’s how you can know for sure which it is.

• Take a long hard look at your skin and figure out whether you have red (warm) undertones or yellow (cool) undertones.


• Ask yourself which color metal compliments your skin tone more; gold or silver? If it's gold then your skin tone is warm and if it's silver your skin tone is cool.


• If you're one of the few people who don't predominantly have one of these two undertones and have a cross between the two you have to strike a balance of both types of makeup color groups.

Have Fun With Colors!

Once you get your concealer, foundation and powder on point, feel free to live it up and get really creative with your eye and lip colors.
Your cheek color and bronzer will generally be one or two that suit your skin and will go with everything else you choose.

• Even when you get the colors right you can still go overboard if you try to put on too much at once.


• The rule is to choose one feature at a time to glam up. If you want to get bold with your eyes, keep the lips neutral and if you're going with a strong lip color keep the eyes light and fresh.

Keep these makeup application tips in mind and you'll always choose the right colors to put you best face forward.

Makeup Application Tips Dos and Don'ts

There are lots of dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind when you’re applying your makeup. Let’s look at a short list of the most important ones.

Do

• Do play up your best features! Long eyelashes are to beautiful eyes what short skirts are to great legs.
• Do use a light hand. Remember you can always add more makeup if you need it.
• Do blend! There should be no "stripes" on your face. You're a lady, not a quarterback.
• Do adjust the amount of make up to the time of day. Less for day, more for night.
• Do use clean tools to do the job. Nothing is worse than using a dirty brush on a clean face.
• Do cover your clothes with a towel/cape before full makeup. You don't want to get messed up.
• Do practice and try new things. That’s how you get better!

Don't

• Don't go overboard. No need to wear layer upon layer of makeup. Clowns are cute but only at the circus!
• Don't focus on more than one feature at a time. Going for a strong lip? Then go easy on the eyes and vice versa too.
• Don't think that makeup will hide all your problems. If you have skin issues like acne, work on clearing it up before you wear makeup regularly.
• Don't fall into the trend trap. Just because you saw it in a beauty and style magazine doesn't make it right for you!
• Don't wear what you don't love. Don't let the lady at the beauty counter convince you that you look great when you think you look like a “hot mess”.

Learning good makeup application tips isn't hard. It's 20% skill and 80% practice. As long as you stay far away from the no-no's you'll be fine! If you're not satisfied with your work, just wash your face and start over!

dont we just love braids?

Braids can never go wrong for a nigerian woman as it is versatile. It's for good reason too. Aside from being very stylish, braids are a convenient, no hassle hairstyle that's pretty economical at the same time.
One thing I love about them is how versatile they are. You can switch up the look in terms of length, hair color, texture and you can even style braids into much more intricate hairstyles if they're singles.
Head to your local braider to get your braid fix or get brave and do them yourself. Let’s discuss what you should know about creating and caring for braids and tips for the different techniques.
   Unlike fixing, braids can be made into single braids and packed into different styles dependin on your tastes and it lasts longer depending on how well it is taken care of. Before goin out perm it, dont just pack it in same style. I for one love braiding because of the fact that it can be packed to any style of my choice.the good thing about braids is that it doesnt depend on the shape of your face, it goes for round shaped faces, oval shaped faces,oblong shaped faces and many more.
   Braids can be made into big braids (also known as bob marley), tiny braids(some people call this "million braids") and could just be weaved.
  Here are some styles dat you can do your braids into..........



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