13 INSPIRING COLORFUL HAIRSTYLES FOR A NEW LOOK

Whether you are on board to commit to a full head of color, add a little flash of COLOR to highlight or you are ready to show new outfits, different shades of makeup, and of course new hairstyles. When various hairstyles meet color, the final look is truly a magic! Take a peek below at these colorful hairstyles, you can rock all of the colors.

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AKWA FAIR 2017: AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFE TIME

Akwa Fair 2017: An Oppurtunity of a life time is here, you can Shop Cloths, Beads, Paint, Bags, Shoes etc at a discounted rate. Click here http://akwafair2017.com/attend.html to register as a visitor for free or call 08185045546, 08185045560

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CUTE POLKA DOT NAIL DESIGNS

Hey ladies! Bored with your ordinary nail style? I’m always here to show you the latest fashion trends! Today, it's the POLKA DOT nail trend. There are many attractive and unique nail art designs that can turn your appearance very differently. Rather than applying the usual one color of nail polish, having the nail painted with eye-catching shapes and colors will be very interesting to do. From the many shapes and designs of nail arts, polka dots nail arts are part of the designs that are popular. Polka dot nails are perfect for every time and everywhere, Try them.

If you have any other cute nail ideas, please share with me.Thank you for reading!

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DRAW INSPIRATION FROM THESE BEAUTIFUL WEDDING GUEST OUTFITS

Are you attending a wedding? check out these Wedding guests who dressed elegantly and we may be able to use their outfit as an inspiration to our next wedding event.

 I hope you get inspired.

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HOW TO BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE IN YOUR CHILD

Self-confidence comes from a sense of competence. A confident child needs a positive and realistic perception of his or her abilities. This arises out of achievements, great and small. Your encouraging words can help develop this confidence, especially when you refer to your child's specific efforts or abilities.

Here are 6  tips to help build self-confidence in your child:

MODEL SELF-LOVE AND POSITIVE SELF-TALK

You must love yourself before you can teach your child to love him or herself. You can model this behavior by rewarding and praising yourself when you do well. Whether you run a marathon, get a promotion at work or throw a successful party, celebrate your successes with your children. Talk about the skills and talents and efforts needed for you to achieve those accomplishments. In the same conversation, you can remind your child of the skills he or she possesses and how they can be developed and used.

LIMIT MEDIA TO SMALL DOSES

Every form of media – social media, television, movies, magazines and even books – portray women in objectifying ways. They’re too sexy, too suggestive, too weak, and too many other negative connotations. Exposure to media will create harmful effects such as comparing herself to others, body shaming, and even online bullying. Be careful to screen movies and consider what messages you allow your daughter to have access to.

INSTILL INDEPENDENCE AND ADVENTURE

Self-confident children are willing to try new things without fear of failure. With younger children, you will need to supervise from the sidelines. Set up situations where she can do things for herself and make sure the situation is safe—but then give her space. For example, demonstrate how to make a sandwich and then let her try it on her own, without your hovering or intervening. Encourage exploration, whether it's a trip to a new park or new foods at mealtime. Daytrips and outings, new hobbies, vacations and trips with teammates or schoolmates can all expand your child's horizons and build confidence in her ability to handle new situations.

SPEAK HIGHLY OF OTHER WOMEN

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." – Eleanor Roosevelt
Never is this more important than now, when you’re working hard to model good behavior to your daughter. Don’t talk bad or gossip about others especially of their appearance, body, shortcomings, difference of opinion and choices. Focus on the positive aspects of a person, or try to put yourself in their shoes to show empathy.

Model behavior on how to build up others, instead of tearing them down. Give compliments and talk brightly about women because if you speak badly about them, chances are your daughter will do the same. You will be a great role model when you celebrate other women’s successes and accomplishments.

LEAVE APPEARANCES OUT OF IT

Who your daughter is, isn’t tied to how she looks or what she wears. You don’t want to raise a daughter whose self-worth is directly connected to her appearance and the way she dresses herself.

Worth instead, is based on who she is. Praise your daughter for her kindness, integrity, determination, problem-solving, effort and positive characteristics.

What do you admire about her? What are her strengths? Is she a good leader, does she work hard in sports or encourages her friends? What does she enjoy doing and puts extra effort into? Emphasize the positive traits that make her who she is, not how pretty she looks or the shape of her body.

SET RULES AND BE CONSISTENT 

Children are more confident when they know who is in charge and what to expect. Even if your child thinks your rules are too strict, she will have confidence in what she can and can't do when you set rules and enforce them consistently. Every household will have different rules, and they will change over time based on your child's age. Whatever your household rules, be clear on what is important in your family. Learning and following rules gives children a sense of security and confidence. As children get older they may have more input on rules and responsibilities. But, it's important to remember that you are the parent—not a best friend. Someday when your child is feeling peer pressure, he or she may appreciate having the foundation and confidence to say, "No, I can't do that."

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8 STUNNING WAYS TO STYLE YOUR FAUX LOCS

Faux locs are generally fabulous, fun, and versatile, anyone can wear them that’s why faux is really kind of fantastic. Dreads have a long, rich history, and the culture attached to them is beautiful. There are so many variations you could wear your hair differently every day for a year and not get tired.

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HOW TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR UNDERARMS

Whether you’re a wash-and-wear type of girl or someone who likes to spend time perfecting a winged eye, you probably have a few habits you like to do everyday. But while hair, face, and nails are usually top priority, many miss out on caring for one important area – their underarms/armpit.

About 70% of girls prefer shaving over other hair removal methods, and with convenience, affordability, and low pain level on its side, it’s not difficult to see why. The problem is, shaving to achieve smooth skin is actually counter productive.

While shaving, your underarms will get rid of unwanted hair, it is also one major reason behind skin darkening and bumps. You may not notice it, but every time you reach out for that razor, about a third of what you shave off is underarm skin. Frequent and repetitive shaving leads to irritation, dryness, redness. Eventually bumps develop, and skin darkening occurs.

If you need to shave, your underarms will need a little extra Tender Loving Care. Here's a simple guide.

Treat sensitive skin right
The underarm area is very sensitive because its skin is relatively thin and does not get as much sunlight as the rest of your body. When a part of that already thin layer is removed due to shaving, the area becomes even more sensitive, and sometimes causes redness, itching, and stinging.

To avoid irritation, always use a mild soap or cleanser with moisturizing properties when showering.

Friction from a razor also aggravates sensitivity and causes darkness, but you can make shaving easier and quicker by applying some shaving gel, cream, or foam first. This will soften the hair and give the blades a smoother glide.

A beauty routine for your underarms
If you don’t know what type of pampering you should give your underarms, take inspiration from your facial routine: just cleanse and moisturize.

Cleanse
Before anything else, properly cleansing your underarm area is very important. Do this by using a mild but hardworking anti-bacterial soap or cleanser. Every so often, you may want to use an exfoliating cleanser to get rid of the dead skin that causes darkening. Keep in mind though, that less is more because too much scrubbing can lead to discoloration as well. Make sure to pat the area dry with a towel.

Moisturize
Hydration has immense benefits for your health. It can also help your underarms a huge deal. Counter dryness by moisturizing your underarms with a body lotion. To save you a step, you can also use a deodorant with moisturizing properties.


But if you’re looking to whiten your underarms further, use a gentle moisturizing deodorant to prevent further darkening.

The next time you find yourself overlooking your underarms again, remember that a regimen focused on it is just as important as your weekly mani-pedi or monthly hair do. Adding a few extra steps to your daily routine won’t only give you smoother underarms, but will also provide that extra boost of confidence you get from a good pampering.

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PARENTING TIP: THINGS YOU SHOULD DO IN FRONT OF YOUR CHILDREN

Kids are porous little sponges, and if you're a parent, you know that they are constantly watching your every move and soaking up every good and bad word you say.  Even though your children are young, what you say and do in front of them matters.  When it comes to leaving a profound impression, here are things parents should make a point to do in front of their children. 

BE AFFECTIONATE
Let's face it, some of us are more affectionate than others.  So how important is it for our children to see us being physically affectionate towards our spouse?  According to the Canadian Counseling and Physchotherapy Association, when children see their parents displaying suitable forms of affection, they will have mental images of what a healthy relationship should be when they are older.  Parents who openly hug, kiss, and share appropriate and loving physical touch are giving their children the indicator of a healthy, loving relationship, and in turn, stability in the home.

APOLOGIZE
The most difficult two words to learn in life may quite possibly be, "I'm sorry". The power of a sincere, public apology is like a pebble thrown into a pond; the ripple effect is significant.  If you and your spouse can recognize when you're wrong, and model good behavior by apologizing, your kids will see and internalize that.  Learning to apologize is a communication skill essential to being a responsible human being.  The best place for kids to learn that skill is at home, in a loving environment where mom and dad aren't afraid to say, "I'm sorry."


LAUGH, JOKE AND BE SILLY
Charlie Chaplin said, "A day without laughter is a day wasted."  How true!  And how valuable are the days, the hours, the minutes that we spend with our children?  Laughter clings to the walls of a home and deposits sparkles of magic.  One of the most important ways to stay close as a family is to have fun together, and that means laughing, joking, and even being silly.  The benefits of doing so are huge!  Having fun in the home relieves stress, boosts endorphins, and builds super-hero-strong relationships. 

Life can't all be fun and games, but if you find yourself being the "serious parent" more often than not, try lightening it up a bit.   Playing with your children fuels their imagination and creativity, as well as brings you closer together.

APPRECIATE AND APPLAUD EACH OTHER'S EFFFORT
Try to appreciate and applaud each other’s hard work and success in front of your child to show them that a healthy relationship involves both giving positive and negative feedback, when needed. By praising each other’s good work in front of your children, they learn the value of hard work and being considerate to other’s feelings.

DISAGREE RESPONSIBLY AND CONSIDRATELY
Hitching yourself to one person for the rest of your life is amazing when you share deep, soul-moving conversations or downright juvenile laughs over "Dumb and Dumber".  But it's kind of frustrating when one partner likes the air  conditoner at a frigid 62 degrees and the other at a toasty 75.  Or when one is a spender and the other a saver.  Disagreements in marriage will inevitably occur.  But how our children see us disagreeing can shape their emotional security, behavior, and future relationships. 

 In a study published in the journal Child Development, kids whose parents fought the most when the child was in kindergarten were more emotionally insecure and had more mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems later in life.  When a child sees his parents fighting, yelling, or getting emotionally or physically abusive, it affects their sense of security and well-being.
  
Children should see that every relationship comes with some level of conflict.  What they need to see is that conflict can be dealt with and resolved in a courteous and  constructive manner.

WORK THROUGH DIFFICULT PROBLEM
Parenting is tough business.  Money, jobs, and responsibilities will, at some point or another, cause obstacles.  Kids who see their parents working through difficult problems together will learn valuable problem solving skills themselves, as well as feel love and security in the home.

SHARING EACH OTHER'S INTEREST
Love is not the only thing you share when you get hitched to your partner. You might come from different background and with different interests, but it is important to show your child that you two share each other’s interests and spend valuable time on them together to encourage a healthy relationship. You can go on a run together, take up a hobby like painting, pottery or cooking together, to show your kid the importance of spending quality time together.

The way our children see us behaving is the way they will learn to behave and treat strangers, friends, and future children.  The ripple effect is significant.

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BRAIDED HAIRSTYLES FOR OUR LITTLE GIRLS

Not sure how to style your baby girl's hair? Check out these beautiful hairstyles for little girls!

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