Dress Sense! Important Fashion Tips For Guys

                                      

Women notice your appearance and will evaluate you. Don’t underestimate the importance of grooming yourself and the power of having an attractive style. Develop these fashion tips into a unique style that can become you. If you’re limited on funds, start with adding the right shoes to your wardrobe, followed by a nice jacket, shirts and then pants. Women spend a lot of money on their shoes and notice them on others, they will be one of the first things she notices about your appearance.

Grooming, Clothes and Style, Pants, Shorts, T-Shirts, Polo’s, Button Ups, Jackets, Shoes, Dress Shoes, Accessories. Continue after the  cut...

7 Awesome Remedies For Oily Hair …

                                

If you experience a greasy texture a day or two after washing your hair, you might be interested in some of these remedies for oily hair. I know firsthand that dealing with oily hair can be quite challenging. Hair can appear to be heavy, flat and dull when it should be feeling light and clean. Having oily roots also poses a problem when you want volume in your hair and it can also feel unclean. Ease this common hair care woe with the following remedies for oily hair. Continue after the cut...

5 Ways To Stop Hair Breakage

                                 
Hair breakage can range from Not-So-Bad to Call 9-1-1. Some factors that contribute to breakage are out of your control, but many of the reasons behind hair breakage lead right back to what we do to our hair on a daily basis. While stopping breakage completely may take some time and serious TLC, you can often minimize it pretty quickly by stepping up your hair care game. Continue...

For Ladies – 7 Things You Can Do to Look Hot In Any Dress

                                               
Hey divas, I saw this post online; “7 Thinks You Can Do to Look Hot In Any Dress You Want” and thought it wise to share it with you. You must consider a few tricks and tips that you should add to your fashion look and style. When important event is happening, it is normal to be nervous – but there is no time for panicking. Find your perfect dress and smile, so you will spread positive energy and you will show everyone that your confidence is on high level! Read my go-to tips and tricks to look hot in any dress you want after the cut...

Fashion: Scarves

                                  

A scarf, also known as a muffler, warm strangler or neck-wrap is a piece of fabric worn around the neck, or near the head or around the waist for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or for religious reasons. Scarf is now a trending fashion accessories and are essential for every fashionister and dedicated trend setter.It comes in varieties; pashmina scarf, linen scarf, winter scarf, wrap scarf, fur scarf, wool scarf, vintage scarf etc. The question is how best do you combine the scarf with your outfit? See photos below that could help you answer the question.

Fashion: Ladies, Will You Rock This Leggings?

                                                       
There is no doubt that leggings have become increasingly popular. Gone are the days where they are worn solely for working out. We said Leggings got to stay, Fashion said okay, and it then bestowed on us newer, edgier versions. We not just have the cotton leggings of those days but we now have the shinny , disco, metallic and now the ripped leggings brings things to an entirely new level that's different from the ones we used to know.
The whole idea of a ripped clothing is to show some flesh but I think wearing leggings actually show off some flesh not more of the ripped ones. Trend setters like Rihanna, lady gaga and Miley Cyrus have been spotted wearing this leggings.
                                           

So ladies, will you rock this?

Fashion:Fab Ways To Rock Your Leggings

                           
Leggings are a versatile piece of any woman's wardrobe, but not every woman understands how to wear them properly. Leggings are meant to be worn as part of a layered outfit. It's hard to pull off a fashionable look if you wear leggings as a pair of pants, instead of as a pair of tights under other clothing.

Things to note when wearing a piece of leggings

Don't wear them too tight or loose:- . Your leggings should be tight enough to comfortably cover your legs, but not so tight that people can see every spore in your legs. Make sure that they aren't so loose that they start widening on your ankle.

Don't confuse leggings with jeggings. Jeggings are jean leggings, which is a cross between pants and leggings. They can be worn just like we wear pants. Its very comfortable wearing pant or jeggings and shirt but you cannot do the same with leggings. It wont make you feel or look fully clothed and it would be more like a revealing outfit which might make you look indecent.

Don't be scared to try different lengths:- They come in different lengths from mid calf to ankle. Ankle length is the common type but try playing with different length to know which looks best on you. Leggings that hit mid-calf might look adorable on a tall, skinny girl, but might make a shorter leg look wide. And when wearing an ankle length leggings try as much as possible to make it long enough because its not always cool when they rise few inches above your ankles.
 
When it comes to choice of shoe, less is more:- The saying "less is more" can be implied when making the right choice of shoe to pair a leggings with. The combination of sky high stilettos and tight leggings is not always cool most times though it can work if its your desired look but can also go very wrong. Personally, I think leggings provides the perfect opportunity for you to revamp your favourite flats shoes, sandals and even oxford flats.

Night Out:- Wet look or leather leggings are an excellent choice for party looks, you can pair them with glittering tops like sequins. The top shouldn’t be tight or revealing, so choose a loose fitted one with a lot of details. That way your legs will look slimmer, while the emphasis is on the upper part of the body.

Get the look of the 80's:- You can pair a leggings with bum shorts or skirt and paired with a sneakers either to go shopping or to hang out with friends.

Take a look at some pictures and get inspired........

Fashion: Yvonne Nwosu Shows Us 5 Different Ways To Style A White Shirt

                                       

Yvonne Nwosu of vonne Couture shows us five different way to style a white shirt effortlessly in a new spread of this day newspaper. What's your best look or what's your favorite way to rock your white shirt? Check out more photos after the  cut...

Prerequisites Of A Good Make Up.

Before applying makeup,you should know makeup should enhance your looks and not otherwise,cause if applied wrongly,you would look so terrible.
 

Get your foundation, powder*, eyebrow pencil* ,eye-liner/khajal, eye-shadow*, lip stick, lip gloss*,  blush. 

Foundation application depends if you have dark-spots that are obvious and needs covering,though it's major purpose is to set the powder to stay long. Instead of using concealer for the spots only, you could use maximum coverage foundation,which will cover the flaws and set the powder.
 

The powder is necessary to brighten your face,you could use ponds oil control powder if you ain't a fan of brown powders,ponds have shades that are in between white and brown colours.but if you must use brown powders, go to a good cosmetic store so they can test the shades on you and get your perfect match.
 

Eyebrow pencil is next,you will need it if you have already carved/waxed your brows, if you haven't, go to a professional makeup artist to help you. Make sure they don't scrape out your brows. Tell them to just make it neat,so that you could stay without eye-pencil. If you can't get the popular brands,you can get Davis 018,its cheap and good..
 

Eye-liner, is for your under eye, get a good khajal so that your face won't get messed up when you sweat. Mascara is also needed to thicken and elongate your eye lash.
 

Eye-shadows are of different shade, you can choose a palette that has different colors ,so you apply lightly the color of your choice or the color that suits your outfit.
 

Lipstick is not a must, as there are lip-glosses that comes in different colours too, you could get the colours you want and apply lightly too.
 

Note: Red and black eyebrow pencil is a NO! NO!! NO!!!. Use brown.
 

Your lip liner must match with your lip stick. If your eyeshadow must be loud, your lipstick should be close to natural.
 

I hope I helped a little.

Strapless Bra That Defies The Laws Of Gravity

Check out this strapless bra that defies the laws of gravity with the help of magnets. They suspend the b**bs no matter how sagged they are; http://informationng.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/kewi_bra_1.jpg. 

 

Fashion: How to Care for Your Hair in Braids

There is a tendency to put your hair in a protective style and forget all about it! Girls do it alot (hides face :))! However, that isn’t very good for your hair, your hair still wants to be moisturised whether or not it in braids, and it will still get dry and break off whether or not it’s in braids. Also, some of the materials used to make our synthetic braids are quite drying to the hair, so to minimize breakage during your braid take-down it’s necessary to keep the hair moisturized and clean. Anyway, about tell  how you could take off your hair while it’s in braids, so Enjoy!

• Before you braid: Make sure your hair is washed and deep conditioned, so it’s at its strongest state. This way it’s more elastic during the styling process and is less prone to breakage.

• Edges: For the first two days (if you have a good stylist and the braids are not tight) your edges will be under a lot of pressure, so apply coconut or olive oil around the edges up to twice a day to ease the tension and avoid hair loss from the root. Any other oil will do really. If the hair was done really tightly then you might want to massage your hair on the first day with some warm water, and then apply oils around the edges frequently for up to seven days.

• Wash at least every 2 weeks:  To keep your hair moisturised and your scalp clean,  wash your hair while in braids. Make your own rhassoul clay shampoo which doubles as a conditioner, it’s also really watery and easy to rinse out. Put your shampoo in an applicator bottle squeeze the mixture into your scalp, gently massage your scalp and squeeze the remainder of the mix on the braids. Then, use your palms to press the mixture into the braids,  don’t rub to avoid frizz. Afterwards, rinse it all out, wrap your head in a scarf until it’s dry. If you are using regular shampoo and conditioner, be sure to dilute these in water so they are easy to rinse out and you avoid product build up. A really simple rinse is the Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinse. Simply mix 1 Cup of ACV with 2 Cups of water, put this in a spray  bottle, spritz your braids and scalp, then massage it into your scalp gently and rinse. This a lazy mix for when one can be bothered with shampoo! See applicator bottle:

• Keep Scalp moisturised:  Make sure the scalp is clean and moisturized to prevent it from becoming itchy and flaky. Some people will naturally produce enough oil for their scalp to remain moisturised. If that’s not you, then you can mix some aloe vera gel, shea butter and rosemary oil in a container and apply a little (don’t coat your scalp too much) throughout your scalp daily. This is will soothe and moisturize your scalp. That’s the mixture best used after you've washed you hair. Stay in a really cold place, but if you are in a warmer climate a simple light coating of coconut oil or any other light oil every 2 days will do.

• Moisturize your braids: Moisturize your braids like it’s your hair. Mix water and coconut oil in a bottle and just spray it on your braids up to the point your hair stops. Then, apply some olive oil on the braids up until the point your hair stops. No need to moisturise the parts of the braids not containing your hair. You can use any oil of your choice, but oils or butters that are too heavy tend to attract dirt to your hair.

• Sleep with a satin scarf, to reduce frizz, preserve the style longer and present dirt from getting on your scalp.

Well there you have it! Hope this helps and have a nice day

Natural Anti Dandruff Remedies

Dandruff could be gotten rid off naturally without the use of sophisticated hair creams. I always like to do things the easiest way, and the easy way is always the natural homemade way! Okay let’s begin.

• Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Rinse: Mix 1 Cup of Apple Cider vinegar with 2 Cups of water. Put this in a spray bottle, spray on your hair and scalp. Massage it into your scalp gently, leave in your hair for about 5-15mins then rinse of, moisturize as is desired(preferably with something light like coconut or jojoba oil). Repeat this process once or twice a week depending on the severity of dandruff.

•  Lemon:  The acidity of freshly squeezed lemon juice as with ACV helps break down fungus that is often the cause of dandruff outbreaks. Massage 2 Table Spoons of lemon into your scalp; leave it in your scalp for about 2 mins. I know this will sting. Then mix 1 tea spoon of lemon with 1 cup of water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat daily until no longer needed.You can also Squeeze an entire lemon into a bowl and mix with 5-10 table spoons of coconut oil. Massage the mixture into your scalp and leave it in for 20-30mins and rinse with a mild shampoo. Repeat this once or twice a weak.

• Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil has been medically proven to be antifungal and functions as a good disinfectant. You can mix 5-10 drops of tea tree oil in your shampoo and wash your hair as normal. However I find this method to be more effective; after shampooing your hair, mix 1 Table spoon of tea tree oil into 1 cup of warm water or Aloe Vera juice, spray into your scalp and let it sit for a few minutes. Pat the extra moisture out, but don’t wash it out.

Fashion: Improve Hair Growth Through Scalp Care

If the scalp is healthy then your hair will grow healthy and vice versa, or even worse if the scalp is unhealthy you might have NO HAIR!! Lol!! Okay enough of the jokes.
In order to maintain a healthy scalp it is important to understand the functions of the scalp. The scalp comprises of skin cells, these cells are constantly shedding and reproducing to produce new cells on the scalp. This process happens in such a quick, synchronised and microscopic manner that it’s undetectable to the human eye. However when the normal functioning of the scalp is destabilized then conditions such as pimples on the scalp, bumps, dandruff, psoriasis and severe itching arises. Let’s look at the scalp as the soil of our hair, and a fertile soil will produce healthy crop! Hair is produced by the follicles situated in the deepest level of our scalp; it is composed mostly of dead protein and pigment. Most of the scalp’s problems are caused by an imbalance of sebum production. Sebum is the natural oil the scalp produces; it’s a slightly acidic substance that coats hair strands and lubricates the scalp. To maintain sebum balance and take proper care of your scalp here are a few useful tips:

1. De clutter: The natural oil your scalp produces is perfect! Don’t grease your scalp constantly with heavy oils and butters! It wants to be left alone. The over production of sebum causes large oily flakes on the scalp while it’s under production causes large dry flakes on the scalp. These flakes are skin cells, when they replicate at an accelerated rate they sit on the scalp, and will be accompanied by inflammation and itching. Hair cannot grow long or strong on an inflamed scalp. When we put excessive oils on our scalp, it tricks the scalp into thinking that it doesn’t need to produce oil and leads to an under production of sebum. Dandruff and dryness occur because of this under production and then you would want to put more oils, it becomes a terrible vicious cycle. The best way to moisturise your scalp is frequent washing and conditioning, this will keep your scalp clutter free and allow it to perspire. Also, focus on moisturizing your new growth and ends that will provide light moisture for your scalp. Don’t actively go through your scalp coating it in oils!!

2. Don’t scratch: Scratching your tender scalp with your fingernails causes injury to the scalp. As I have mentioned above, an inflamed and injured scalp will not foster growth. Furthermore, studies have shown that scratching causes BALDNESSSSS! Yes indeed, it weakens your hair follicles and causes serious hair loss. So when you feel that itch just smack your head! Lol seriously, give it a tap or a gentle massage with the ball of your fingers.

 3. Eat Healthy: Yep, healthy eating habits are absolutely necessary for hair and scalp care. Your hair follicles are supported and nourished by the nutrients in your blood stream. Your hair and nails are the last to receive your body’s nutrients, which means that if you have any nutritional deficiencies that the vitamins and nutrients in your body will go straight to the important places like your heart, kidney etc. and there will no excess left to nourish your scalp. Drink lots of water as well to provide moisture from within, eat foods that are rich in B vitamins, such as; beans, whole grains etc., eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and reduce saturated fats. Healthy eating will not just improve hair and scalp conditions; it will also aid weight loss (if that’s what you want) and improve your general wellness.

Fashion: A Woman's Crown

This month on The Free Your Mind Project, we will be discussing HAIR!

For many ladies, their hair is their pride and joy. And her hair is arguably the most versatile: between braids, weaves, afros, pixie cuts, bobs, and locs black women make up the largest clientele in the hair industry.

But as much as she love her hair and all that it can do, she has a preference for which hair types and styles she think is the best. How many of us have heard that you can’t go natural unless you have that “good hair?” Or heard that myth that having locs meant your hair was “dirty?” Or that relaxing your hair meant you were playing into the “beauty standards of our oppressors?” Trust me, as someone who’s visited alot of female saloons, I’ve heard it all!

The most important thing I’ve learned is that, your hair is for your own personal expression. If that means you want to dye it blue, so be it. It’s not rare to receive commentary on your hair. If you decide to go natural, someone will say “Oh? I like you better with straight hair…” If you decide to perm your hair, “Really? How can you put all those chemicals into your hair…” You decide to cut it, “But, I always preferred girls with long hair, its just more feminine to me…” Just like in anything else, someone’s going to have an opinion about what you should be doing and you have to decide how important that opinion is to you.

Think about it this way: when that person who has an opinion spends the time and

money for the upkeep of your hair, THEN they can have a say. But until then, don’t worry about it. Your hair is your crown! However you decide to wear it, you should feel confident and beautiful.

So, for this month, I’ll be having interviews with several hair enthusiasts. We’ll be discussing the different ways black women wear their hair, what products you can use and how to maintain healthy hair in all your different styles
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