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La Roche-Posay Brings Living Lab to Lagos this November

The three-day experience will bring skin science, dermatological consultations and 15% off products at Living Lab Nigeria, open to the public on 5 and 6 November

Anjola Akinmade

3 days ago

BBLs Are No Longer Hushed and That’s a Problem

Freedom of choice is the ability to make decisions without being forced or unduly pressured by others.

Praise Vandeh

6 months ago

Inside Day One of Beauty in the Motherland 2026 with Vaseline and Dove

Beauty in the Motherland (BITML) 2026 opened in Lagos on October 5, with Vaseline and Dove putting skin health at the centre of the experience.

Zainab Nasreen Muhammad

4 days ago

Tomi Famadewa Wants To Bridge Alternative and Traditional Yoruba Fashion

Tomi Famadewa looked at the sprawling mirror in front of her and saw a face she could not recognize. The eyes—dainty and doe-like—were unmistakably hers, as were the small nose and lips, which were lacquered in a subtle red lipstick. And yet, as the onigele carefully sculpted an intricate pink gele over her head, she […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

1 year ago

Why Everyone Is Buying Isimi Lagos – And Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out

The real estate market is buzzing with one name, Isimi Lagos. From investors to lifestyle seekers, everyone is racing to secure a stake in Nigeria’s first Wellness & Polo Country Estate. But why? At its core, Isimi Lagos is more than real estate, it’s a vision of the future. With world-class polo facilities, nature trails, […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

1 year ago

First African M·A·C Ambassador, Tiwa Savage Launches Her Signature Lippy

Hot on the heels of becoming the first African ambassador for international cosmetics brand, M·A·C, Afrobeats heavyweight, Tiwa Savage launched her signature lippy at The Art Hotel Lagos on the 9th of September. A couple days to the reveal party, the M·A·C Maker announced that she has been working on the collaboration for over two years […]

Adaora Nwangwu

4 years ago

Tiwa Savage Makes Magic As She’s Crowned Africa’s First M.A.C Maker

Africa’s Queen of Afrobeats and Nigerian singer/songwriter Dr. Tiwa Savage makes history as she has been unveiled as the first MAC Maker of African descent. Tiwa has curated a limited-edition Matte bright red Lipstick shade all on her own – encapsulated in a sunset gradient packaging with a sketched silhouette accent, designed and signed by […]

Assumpta Audu

4 years ago

Fashion Designer, Ifeanyi Nwune Answers 11 Questions From Zero Days Off

Ifeanyi Nwune is a fashion designer, creative director, and music manager. His fashion journey apparently began in 2012 after working as a stylist assistant at Arise Magazine Fashion Week, Lagos. Afterward, he took on several fashion jobs and editorials while emerging and succeeding in the fashion scene. In 2014, he introduced his eponymous clothing line, […]

Adaora Nwangwu

4 years ago

How Social Media Is Making Bend-Down-Select Cool

By Adaora Nwangwu and Michael Aromolaran Eat a plate of rice at a bukka somewhere in mud-muddled mainland Lagos and you’d have only had an ordinary, forgettable meal. Place the same plate of rice on a table in any restaurant in Victoria Garden City and marvel at the miracle of parallax that’ll unfold. It suddenly […]

Culture Custodian Editorial Team

4 years ago

Nigerian Men With Polished Nails: An Edifying Conversation On Beauty Trends

Fashion and beauty trends are constantly shifting, fading out and making a comeback. One of the latest is men getting comfortable with wearing nail polish; a beauty standard that is mainly attributed to femininity. Behind this evolution are liberal millennials and Gen Z who have been the vanguard of bending beauty stereotypes, creating unconventional beauty […]

Adaora Nwangwu

4 years ago

The Hair-Raising Truth Behind The Ongoing Politicisation Of Nigerian Hairstyles

When you look at just about any other country in the world, hair is just hair. Yet, for Nigerian and African women, what should be a relatively simple aspect of daily appearances has always been more of a minefield, and that’s the case even as acceptance and equality become buzzwords across the world. There’s just […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

4 years ago

Skinny Shaming: The Lesser Known, Yet Equally Devastating Side Of Body Shaming

Many Nigerian ladies know what it’s like to be body-shamed either directly or indirectly. It could be your family members or close friends teasing you about your size or a stranger making condescending comments about your body. For context, body shaming is the act of embarrassing or degrading a person by ridiculing or making disapproving […]

Adaora Nwangwu

4 years ago

8 Nigerian Beauty Influencers To Follow in 2022

Influencers online have become the go-to for the current beauty products, tips, and the latest trends. Since we’ve got your back, we put together the best list of the top 10 Nigerian beauty influencers. The beauty influencers on this list come from diverse beauty niches — makeup artists, skincare, haircare, and vloggers. Here are 10 […]

Adaora Nwangwu

5 years ago

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La Roche-Posay Brings Living Lab to Lagos this November

BBLs Are No Longer Hushed and That’s a Problem

Inside Day One of Beauty in the Motherland 2026 with Vaseline and Dove

Tomi Famadewa Wants To Bridge Alternative and Traditional Yoruba Fashion

Why Everyone Is Buying Isimi Lagos – And Why You Shouldn’t Miss Out

First African M·A·C Ambassador, Tiwa Savage Launches Her Signature Lippy

Tiwa Savage Makes Magic As She’s Crowned Africa’s First M.A.C Maker

Fashion Designer, Ifeanyi Nwune Answers 11 Questions From Zero Days Off

How Social Media Is Making Bend-Down-Select Cool

Nigerian Men With Polished Nails: An Edifying Conversation On Beauty Trends

The Hair-Raising Truth Behind The Ongoing Politicisation Of Nigerian Hairstyles

Skinny Shaming: The Lesser Known, Yet Equally Devastating Side Of Body Shaming

8 Nigerian Beauty Influencers To Follow in 2022

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