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It’s Official. The Music World Needs African artists and Sounds

As if you needed any more proof, Beyonce's album Renaissance features a heavy South African sound with one of her songs even written by the Nigerian artists Tems. This caps a period of time in which Drake, Future, Ty Dolla $ign, Chris Brown, Brandy just to name a few have reached out to African artists to help them take their sound to the future. Artists like Ed Sheeran who have already seen the pinnacle of their career can be seen featuring Afrobeats artists like Fireboy DML and Burna Boy. Here are some recent crossover features in case you've missed them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pekzpzNCNDQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDZ25anwgjc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP09GUQFDFk

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Humanrace – First Look At Pharrell’s New Skincare Line

47-year-old Pharrell Willams (yes, you read that right) is finally adding skincare mogul to his endless résumé with the launch of Humanrace. It appears there’s something in the water when it comes to skincare – A lot of celebrities seem to be going into it. The latest? The famously young-looking musician Pharrell Williams is the latest celeb to enter the grooming game. However, we definitely can’t complain. If there is one celebrity who should have a skincare line, it’s Pharrell. Why? We can finally learn his age-defying secrets – For a price of course! Humanrace is a genderless skincare line that is heavy on exfoliation. Going back to 2017 when he admitted that he exfoliates “like a madman”, it’s not hard to see why. Created in partnership with his personal dermatologist of 20 years, Elena Jones, MD, the line will feature three products: Rice Powder Cleanser, […]

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All you need to know about steaming your hair

If you have a curly or coily hair texture, you probably know that the best way to keep your hair moisturized is with a good 'ol deep conditioner and plastic cap combo. But, it will interest you to know that there's another (and possibly better) way to hack your deep conditioning session and to enhance the moisture of your hair. What is hair steaming? “Steaming is using moist heat to open the hair cuticle to allow benefits of treatments, oils, and masks to penetrate deeper into the hair fiber for maximum hydration and moisturization,” according to a trichologist and colorist, Bridgette Hill. But steaming isn't just for your hair: it has incredible benefits for your scalp, too.“I like to [compare it] to a pedicure," explains Hill. Steaming the scalp is a primary step necessary for removing built-up skin cells and improving blood flow and circulation. […]

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The unattractive face of black beauty cosmetics

A desire for your skin to glow and feel beautiful with the use of cosmetics is not a sin. However, we have to be aware of what we are putting on our bodies to avoid preventable health problems. The skin Skin is actually our biggest organ and it soaks up every substance we apply to it, including environmental pollution. The average woman absorbs almost 5 pounds of skincare products through her skin within a year. Many products on the market contain harmful chemicals that have been linked directly to hormonal imbalances, DNA damage and cancer. Unattainable western beauty standards are causing women to consume more beauty products and thus exposing them to these harmful chemicals. A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, found that “women of color use more beauty products and are disproportionately exposed to […]

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How to keep your skin moisturized, bright, and hydrated in the winter

For many years considered optional, taking care of your skin is essential for men, assuming you want to look good and fight the signs of aging. During the cold months, our needs change and our skin requires specific care. External aggressions change or intensify — pollution, tightness, dryness, lack of brightness, wrinkles. To have beautiful skin all year round, some simple steps will help according to the seasons: 1) Everything starts from within. While summer is favorable for water-rich fruits, light salads, and smoothed kombucha, winter is a season when we tend to comfort ourselves with rich and warm dishes. Before treating your skin with any cosmetics, don't forget that everything starts from within. If you want beautiful skin in winter, drink enough water, eat a healthy diet, and only occasionally have a cheat meal! Do some exercise and supplement […]

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Car review: More or Less?

The New Porsche 718 Boxster S has two less cylinders and a lot more Horsepower and Torque, but is it a better drive? Tested by Tischen Franklin Porsche 718 Boxster S Although hard to believe it is in fact true, Porsche has fitted the new Boxster with a 4 cylinder engine. Heresy you might say but let’s be objective and give Porsche a chance. Sometimes they make big changes to their cars. That may seem like they are moving in the wrong direction but somehow they make it work. Having said that, I am a bit concerned about one of my favorite cars the Boxster S. The Boxster S It has 350 hp and 310 ft lbs which means 0 - 60 in about 4.4 seconds, 0 - 100 in well under 10 seconds onto a top speed of 170 […]

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4 Afro hairstyle Ideas to stay fly from work till dinner time

At Work: The Bun At work: the bun This hairstyle is one of the most appropriate one at work. It looks polished and flawless. That is why it is also appropriate for a wedding and other official events. You can wear a bun in summer as well as in winter. In winter, you protect your stresses from cold and contact with scarves and other clothes. In summer, you can try new variations where your hair is freer. Here’s the secret to the perfect bun: don’t try to do a perfect one! Start with stretching your hair, for example with a blowout. You have to keep some volume but also the control of your hair. Then, proceed in two steps: first the low part, then fix it with bobby pins. Then, work on the top of the head depending on your […]

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Best Black-Owned Beauty Brands To Shop Right Now!

This is a roundup of 35 best Black-owned Beauty brands to shop and support right away. Talking about beauty might seem too insensitive at the moment. In light of what's going on around the world, talking, thinking, or even indulging in "beauty" seems silly to some people. However, see this long list of the best Black-owned beauty brands as an opportunity. An opportunity to not only expand your knowledge of companies that are often overlooked but to also use your money for good while you're at it. Meanwhile, let's remember, buying from Black-owned brands is just one of the many ways to give back to the Black community. As a Black person, I also take pride in celebrating brands that are made by people who look like me. Right now is the best time to focus on the brands that are by us. This also […]

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“I Never Saw Models with My (Rare 1 in 100,000) Skin Condition So I Became One’’ – Jeyza Gary

Jayzy Gary, born with a skin a condition known as #lamellarichthyosis shares her story how she became a model despite her ordeal.  She narrated the pains she has been through while growing up differently, hinting that it transformed her into the wonderful soul she is now. According to her, the lamellarichthyosis condition which she picked from her parents having abnormal chromosome, only affect about one in 100,000 people Credit Photo: Maxim Vakhovskiy Credit Photo: Sophie Kietzmann “Growing up, I had no idea I’d be as resilient as I am today. Shame, embarrassment and insecurities embraced me the way I wished my peers would. I have never seen anyone like myself growing up. So, I decided to become an example without a guide. My skin encompasses the strength of all the pain ridicule provides. It’s something so beautiful, so unique and […]

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How to prepare and maintain natural hair at night

Moisturize your hair before bed timeIf you wear your natural hair out all day long, the probability is high that it is dry at the end of the day. Spray your hair with mineral water or use a moisturizer of your choice to combat dryness. You may even want to create your own! Choose the right protective styleDepending on how you want to style your hair the next day, choosing your protective style is crucial. If you want to continue wearing your twist out or a braid out with little effort, the pineapple will be the best option to maintain your hair at night. If you want more defined, elongated hair the next day, you can opt to re-twist or re-braid your hair. Protect your hair from dryness and breakage Every natural knows that sleeping on a cotton pillow case […]

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