Stories by atim ikpeme
For the first time and in recognition of their
activities over the years especially as it concerns the appearance
of Nigerian men and women, practitioners in the beauty and hair
industry have been given recognition awards.
In an event tagged ‘Hair Industry Achievement Awards
Nigeria 2008’ organized by African Hair & Beauty Magazine held
recently, both the hair stylist, barbers, owners of beauty schools
and academy, producers/manufacturers of hair products were
recognized.
Awards for support and inspiration were given to
Lagos state commissioner for women affairs, Mrs. Joke Adefulure,
Diamond Bank Plc and Nollywoods’ Stella Damasus Aboderin.
Manufacturing excellence awards went to Ayman
Enterprise Limited, manufacturers of Amigos; Linda Manufacturing
company limited, manufacturers of X-pression; Pro 10 Sensational;
Venus-Nina company limited.
Others include Emily Millionaire Cosmetic; PZ
Industries Limited, manufacturers of Venus Relaxer.
Bobby’s Signature, Down Town salon/Academy, Glamour
Salon, Whuz dat Girl salon, One 2 ‘N’ 2 International limited salon
were recognized as the best salons while Xabopel Ventures Nigeria
limited (Xabury) was given the best barber award.
Meritorious service awards went to Elegant Twins
school of cosmetology, Opral Benson Training Institute, Sholly
beauty world among others.
Speaking, chairperson of the event Stella Damasus
Aboderin said it was about time practitioners of the hair industry
were commended because the hair is one thing that Nigerian women are
particular about.
She however urged the manufacturers of hair products
to put into the Nigerian market only the originals of their products
as advertised at different times. They should also use Nigerian
style icons as the faces on the products brought into the Nigerian
market rather than the foreign faces that many Nigerians can’t
quickly relate to.
On why the awards, publisher of African Hair &
Beauty Magazine, Mr. Anthony Smith said the hair industry has
employed a lot of people and given them a means of livelihood.
It is pertinent that they cannot be ignored he
concluded adding that the practitioners have worked hard to keep the
industry growing even in the face of all the challenges.
Two-in-one corporate women wears
Stories by chinyere amaechi-musa
Necessity has been identified as the mother of
invention and also plays vital role in the area of dressing and
patronizing trends.
Getting a standard quality corporate suit costs a
fortune. For this reason most women of trend take time to choose
what they would wear as suits.
The economic down turn of the nation naturally
hampers much spending on not too necessary things of life but on
urgent needs.
It is against this backdrop that women weigh the
pros and cons of their finances well before going into buying that
may otherwise be considered ostentatious.
They have learnt to kill two birds with a stone.
They now prefer three piece suits which affords you at least two
unique outings without many noticing that you have been on just one
outfit.
Often time the trouser is won with just a shirt or
camisole apart from the complete three-piece. The wearer can well
change the shirt if she chooses to wear the design for more than two
times. However, as a woman ensure proper hygiene while you recycle
and re-arrange an outfit.
In all and in whatever way you may decide to wear
your corporate suit, you look smashing. Times are hard, so spend
wisely.
