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NATURAL HAIRCARE TREATMENTS THAT PREVENT HAIR LOSS (AND TRANSITIONING PROCEDURES WITH PRODUCT REVIEW)

''Invest in your hair. It is the crown you never take off'' Here are the different natural ways to treat your hair. Water [Hydration]   - It aids with flushing out toxins/free radicals and essentially acts as an antioxidant. It aids with reduction of dandruff and hair thinning problems. It hydrates the roots of your scalp, which is the source of nutrients, hydration and energy for glowing healthy hair. Antioxidants -  [Fruits{vitamin c}, vegetables, green or black tea] improves hair growth by maintaining the collagen or hair follicles connective tissue. It protects the cells present in the blood vessels of the scalp to create a healthy hair growth. Hot oil treatments - Is very safe and has myraid benefits. It can smooth the cuticle, soften dry, rough hair and help seal in moisture. It can also help minimize the look of split ends and help tame frizz. Natural juices -  [Lemon, carrot, aloe vera and tomatoes] are great sources of antioxidants which help r

EATING RIGHT! THE BENEFITS OF SCENT LEAVES (NCHANWU)

We have so many plants in Nigeria that are beneficial to our health and skin. Yes, we are indeed blessed. I was never a fan of vegetables when I was growing up. I remember pushing t hose dark-green leaves to a corner so I can eat my meal peacefully. If you still do that, you are missing out on some great health benefits. Do you know scent leaf?     Scent leaves in Igbo is called Nchanwu , in Yoruba, it is called Efirin and in Hausa, it is called Daidoya . Also known as Basil and its botanical name is Ocimum gratissimum       HEALTH BENEFITS For those suffering from malaria and fever; scent leaves contain a substance called antipyretic which is very effective in treating fever and malaria. - Boil scent leaves as tea and drink the extract while warm before going to bed. It's also useful as a pain reliever. Scent leaves have the same effectiveness as Ibuprofen and Aspirin. This herb has elements that prevent injury in the body.     

THE SIMPLE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUCCESS

 Your wealth can only grow to the extent that you do! -T. Harv Eker A lot of us have serious issues when it comes to our finances. We always spend more than we earn. Why is that? Sincerely, I am also guilty of that. I would promise not to spend but before you know it, I find myself spending more than I have at hand. I am here to offer you some ideas I think would help you plan and achieve success financially. HOW DO WE CREATE FINANCIAL PLAN? 1. Examine your personal finances.    You have to keep record of how much you spend each day. Evaluate the needs and wants before you start spending. The best thing to do once you have cash at hand is to bank it before any other thing. You can't be planning financial success and have all your savings right beside you. One thing I realize is that ATM card is a NO for those who are not good in saving. 2.  Define short and long-term goals Whatever you are planning towards be it now or in the future, you have to examine them carefully and

MAKEUP TRENDS TO TRY IN 2017

                                            T   R   E   N    D   I    N    G            N     O    W Two Tone Lips (Ombre) Ombre seems to be the trend in makeup for quite some time now. It entails a darker and lighter shade of lipstick or lipliner to achieve the look. You can rock an ombre lip with any kind of makeup look. It can be glossy or matte, depending on what you prefer. Strobing Is the new contour and a fun name for highlighting. Strobing is applied to spots that catch light like forehead, bridge of the nose, cheek bones, cupid's bow, below brow bone and the corners of your eyes. If you have an oily skin, skip areas like forehead or chin which has shine already naturally. There are highlighters for every skin tone. Glitter Eyeshadow This seems to be trending a lot now with makeup lovers and artists. Its making an impact in the beauty industry right now. Glitters create a high level sparkle effect on the face.

INVENTIONS BY AFRICAN WOMEN THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

There are thousands of famous inventors from Africa that changed the world we live in today. Lets take a look at a few of the female inventors and their brain storming ideas; Bessie Blount Griffin ( 1914- 2009)     Bessie was a physical therapist working with injured soldiers during world war 2. Due to the fact that the injured wanted to do more on their own instead of being assisted to feed, she invented an assistive device that permitted people who had lost limbs to feed themselves. Bessie Griffin was born in Hickory Virginia now Chesapeake Virginia. The electronic device she came up with could dispense bites of food without the person needing to use their hands. The invention featured a rubber tube through which liquefied food could be dispensed directly into a person's mouth by biting down the tube. Dr. Patricia Bath (1942)    Invented the Laserphaco probe, a device that corrects cataracts( cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that decreases vi

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE HIGH-END BRANDS IN JABI LAKE MALL ABUJA

  Jabi Lake Mall is the first of its kind in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, offering 25,000 square metres of grade-A shopping space from a unique waterside location. Address: 1265A bala sokoto way, Jabi district, cadastral zone BO4, Abuja. MAYBRANDS Maybrands is Nigeria's only fossil products retailer. The only licensed store to sell fossil products in Nigeria including Skagen, Emporio Armani, Diesel, Fossil, Adidas, Micheal Kors, DKNY, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Nixon, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger. You can also find all your fashion accessories for both women and men. Contact: info@maybrands.com.ng www.maybrands.com.ng                                                                                                                                             RITMAN LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING SERVICES     Ritman offers top-end dry cleaning and laundry services in Jabi lake mall. They are currently giving out special discounts by becoming one of their VIPs and