Beauty Diaries

BRAIDING TIPSDo not wear your braids for longer than 6 weeksMake sure your stylist does not pull your edges to tightly Still protect you hair when going to bedKeep your scalp moistWash your braids if you are keeping it in for longer than a weekDon't redo immediately after removingMoisturise and seal before applying braidsBraids are definitely one o...

Hello Darlings!My name is Samy and I'm going to share my beauty wows and woos with you.Firstly I'd like to tell you that I'm a minimalist when it comes to daily make-up: I rarely go out without applying my mascara and lipstick. On a good day, and if time permits, I might jazz things up with eyeliner and/ or eye-shadow. I do go the 'full monty'...

The Land Down Under seems to be the trendsetter and things aren't much different when it comes to beauty and skincare. After all, the harsh weather conditions in Australia make the search for the best kind of a skin protection and beautifier an essential part of responsible and confident Aussie ladies. So, what can the rest of the world learn when ...

Starting your very own business is a very big step for every entrepreneur. It is the most exciting and the most stressful time in your life at the same time and there are many things that need to be done in order to start a successful business. Follow these steps to ensure your beauty business has the best chance of success.Planning every detailThe...

After several months of cold feet and wooly clothes, we are finally greeted by the mild spring sun yet again. Time for shorter skirts, brighter colors, and splendid springtime beauty treatments to get our luster back! Our dull complexions and tired eyes long for some pampering to become radiant again, and if you're wondering what you can do to mak...

​"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." We have all heard this line many times before and we all know very well that it means that the perception of beauty is subjective. Things that one finds beautiful in art or literature or music can never be the same for you just like your concept of physical beauty can never be identical as somebody else's. T...

​So I've finally received my New Avon Liquid Lip Lacquer! 💄 on the left (dark and stormy) has a bit of a shimmer to it! Really 💜 it! On the right (caffeined) a more subtle color but with an oomph! Which is your favorite? *Please Note: This is not a sponsored post.Retail Price: Each Lip Lacquer retails at R85 +/-😀 #Avonmark#@avonsouthafrica #nadinek...

One of the most important aspects of maintaining Natural hair is to keep it feeling soft whilst looking healthy and shiny. Many things in our day to day lives contribute to our hair becoming dried out, - things such as the weather, hormones, medications, heat styling etc etc etc...A dry scalp and hair more often than not leads to hair breakage/hair...

Someone asked me today why sleeping with a satin scarf / silk bonnet is so important. Most naturals know why, but I am posting this for those ladies out there that wants to know the method behind this madness.Going, returning / being natural is all about keeping your hair hydrated #samewhatsappgroup and most of us have cotton instead of silk pillow...

GOODBYE PORES AND HELLO SEXY BOTOX FACE😍Are the holes in your face dampening your spirits🙁?, well baby that time is OVER and NOW it's time to shine 🌟 This is an amazing face lift tightening, pore shrinking mask that doesn't require any 💉 but embraces God's gift to us🎁All you need is: - 2 egg whites - 1 person = 2 TBSP, 1 egg white ❗grinded flaxseed...

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​Last night after a very long time I randomly decided to check in on my hair growth and I'm so happy that I'm almost at waist length. I've heard many people say things like "african" type hair cannot grow or that it's just dry & brittle or whatever other negative views/stereotypes people have about black or colored ladies hair. WELL... I m...

It has come to my attention that a lot of PTA girls/ women want to go natural, however they don't know where to start, what products to use etc. I myself was lost too, I did a lot of research, asked advised from other naturals and just bear in mind I am still learning.Personally, I will say that the first step is getting your mindset right, if you ...

​Aunt Jackie's Curls & Coils "Knot on My Watch Instant Detangling Therapy" is exactly that.. INSTANT!!! I don't really like the smell of it but this is one of my ultimate favorite must have products for natural hair or even hair which just tangles really easily. It's really easy to use on both wet or dry hair and removes knots in an instan...

Have you ever wondered how on Earth the gals from Down Under manage to look perpetually stunning, with their pearly white smiles, wavy locks and effortless outfits? Worry not, because many before you have asked the same questions, and luckily for us, Aussie ladies have been more than happy to share their beauty secrets with us in order to amp up ou...

I'm so ready to flaunt my Fearless, are you!! 😉So I will be reviewing and trying out the New Clairol Color Crave which is a semi-permanent hair dye that lets you flaunt your fearless with a range of bright colours and bold results that lasts up to +/- 15 weeks.*Please Note: This is a sponsored post by Rubybox and Clairol SASo my first impressi...

With summer right around the corner, it is time to get as beautiful as we can. And for the majority of cosmetic clinics and salons, these couple of months are already shaping up to be in their busiest self, since women are now considering various drastic options to get ready for the summer season. And even though you might think that things such as...

.They are in fashion, design, social media, they not only know but create trends, they are the generation that is reshaping the world as we speak. Who are we talking about? Millennials, of course! They are at the forefront of fashion, diligently devoted to their own ingenuity when it comes to creating a look that even the Hadid sisters would applau...

Hi ladies today I will be talking about Dolly Varden glycerine. I will also be giving you great tips on how to use it.I love applying glycerine to my skin,it leaves my skin super soft and it doesn't irritate my skin. Ladies please don't apply glycerine neat on your skin because it is thick and if you step out of the house and it's windy...shame all...

PRODUCT LIST:Idealist Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher - R850.00 for 30ml / R1095.00 for 50mlMatte Perfecting Primer - R455.00 for 30mlDouble Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup - R585.00 for 30mlDouble Wear Stay-in-Place Powder Makeup - R645.00 for 12gI know I have already done a blog post with Estée Lauder products, but I wanted to review some mo...