Maintaining healthy hair is not just about what you should do, but also about what you should avoid. While there are plenty of tips for promoting good hair care habits, it’s equally important to recognize and eliminate the habits that can harm your hair. Here are some common habits to drop for healthy hair: Excessive Heat Styling: Using hot styling tools like hair straighteners, curling irons, and blow dryers on a daily basis can damage your hair. The high temperatures can strip away natural moisture and weaken the hair shaft. If you must use heat styling, invest in a good…
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Culture shock is the shocking experience of encountering customs, practices, and behaviours in a foreign culture that diverge significantly from one’s own. For avid globetrotters, travelling across the globe often leads to the following eye-opening cultural shocks: Chinese Lavatories: When in China, prepare for a striking contrast in restroom facilities. Toilets in China come in various forms, featuring lids, levers, pulls, or balancing mechanisms; some even require squatting over a hole in the ground. What may catch you off guard is the absence of doors in many public toilets. Instead, you’ll find small walls flanking the toilet, providing limited privacy,…
Every October 10th is reserved for the celebration of World Mental Health Day. Mental health is often regarded as a universal human right and should be taken seriously. We live in a fast-paced and demanding world, so it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, often neglecting one of the most critical aspects of our well-being: mental health. Just as we prioritise our physical health, career goals, and social lives, it’s equally, if not more important, to take your mental health as well. Here are several reasons why you should prioritise your mental…
Bose Ogulu aka Mama Burna, who is the mother and manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, is in the news. She stated that her son is still “a work in progress” despite his many achievements. In an interview with the BBC, Mama Burna said that though she is proud of Burna Boy for all his accomplishments, she believes he still has potential to do more. “I admire the diligence, the hard work but he’s still a work in progress,” she said. “There are many more milestones to attain. We need to not just step down and look at what…
Nigerian crossdresser, Bobrisky has revealed why he decided to transform his gender from male to female. He made this known in a lengthy post on social media highlighting that he realised that he would do better as a woman. “Meet the sexiest trans on earth. Okuneye Idris believes MONEY answers all demand. With money you can be whoever you want on earth.” Bob wrote. “Idris was born a man in 1992, August 31. Immediately I got mature enough to differentiate between my right and left, I told myself I wanted to be a WOMAN. There’s nothing bad about being a…
Dear Dorothy, I seem to have a recurring problem in my romantic life, and I’m at my wit’s end. It feels like I always attract emotionally unavailable partners. No matter how hard I try, it seems like I can’t find someone who is ready to fully commit emotionally. What’s wrong with me, and how can I break this pattern? Sincerely, Frustrated with Love Dear Frustrated with Love, First and foremost, please know that you are not alone in facing this challenge. Many individuals find themselves in a pattern of attracting emotionally unavailable partners, and it can be a frustrating and…
Attracting emotionally unavailable partners is a common pattern that many individuals find themselves caught in, often without realizing it until it becomes a recurring issue in their relationships. This phenomenon can be perplexing and frustrating, as it can lead to a cycle of unfulfilling and unsatisfying connections. Several psychological and emotional factors may contribute to this pattern: Familiarity from childhood: Our early relationships with caregivers, particularly parents, play a significant role in shaping our attachment styles. If you grew up with emotionally distant or unavailable caregivers, you may subconsciously seek out partners who resemble these familiar emotional patterns, even if…
Starting a new exercise routine can be both exciting and intimidating, especially if you are new to fitness. However, with the right mindset and approach, you can turn exercise into an enjoyable and sustainable habit. Here are ten tips to help you not only get started but also find joy in your exercise routine: Set realistic goals: Begin with achievable and specific goals. Instead of aiming to run a marathon in a month, start with a goal like walking 30 minutes a day for a week. Achieving these small milestones will boost your confidence and motivation. Find an activity you…
Building self-discipline in your business is essential for achieving long-term success and staying focused on your goals. Here are some tips to help you develop and maintain self-discipline in your business: Set clear goals: Start by defining clear and specific business goals. Knowing what you want to achieve will give you a sense of purpose and motivation to stay disciplined. Prioritise tasks: Create a daily or weekly to-do list and prioritise tasks based on their importance and urgency. Focus on completing high-priority tasks before moving on to less important ones. Create a routine: Establish a daily routine that includes dedicated…
When the phrase ‘Men in black’ comes to mind, it takes us to the same award-winning film that featured Will Smith. Men dressed in black suits especially ooze power besides the mystery underneath. Since we are talking about men’s fashion, let us examine two gentlemen, Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Designer, Chimmuanya in black outfits. https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdj-VSpiJc/ Ebuka is known to be a fashion icon. People always look out for him at functions and red carpet. Besides having a macho body frame and good looks, he is a ‘killer dresser’, one that pays attention to details and always puts his best…