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I posted my new look across my Social media accounts and the comments I got was overwhelming and so i thought I should share details about the hair as seen in the photo I posted. 

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So the hair is a wig. It's the recent addition to my wig collection (proud wiggie here!) 

I love making wigs although for some strange reason I haven't made one in so long. 

I mentioned earlier in my previous post (HERE) that i love styling my hair in protective styles but I got bored of the braid life and wanted a new look so I told myself, girl! Just make a wig. 

   ( See how rough the middle part looks.)

I didn't want to leave any hair out because natural hair on straight weave don't blend since the textures are different (naturalistas can relate) hence the style of the wig I made. 

 I made the wig using Ivy Powells flip over sew in method (You can check out her channel)

How the wig went down..

I sewed the tracks back and forth until I got to a point where I marked and then I started sewing in a different direction.

I marked the wig cap before I stated sewing so when I sewed to that point I started sewing it in a straight horizontal line. 

The Ivy powells flip over sew-in method is mostly done on long hair but I wanted to try something new so I made mine with a short curly hair and it came out well. 

Weave Details 

I used 2packs of chocolate hair in body wave length 16 and I curled it with my jerry curl rollers before sewing it on the wig cap hence the curl pattern. 

Any body wave weavon would work for this hair style. 

     The rollers I used.

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Those who know me very Well, know that I love wearing wigs. 

        See Some of my wigs

           A u-part wig

                    A U-part wig

       

I'm a proud  wiggie (is that even a word?) 

I know that so many people believe that wigs are for old women or they make you look old but that's not true. Wigs are made for every women. It's your duty to choose a wig style that suits your face. 

I had chemical processed hair which was about 9years old but I decided to go natural because I love the natural hair movement and I decided that I want to embrace my roots. 

Since my big chop, I've been putting my hair in protective styles (Ghana braids, weaving, Bob Marley braid, twists) and I thought I should start making wigs again with my extensions (hair extensions are so tempting). 

The best part about wearing wigs is that they are: 

Convenient/ Alternative 

•Once your wig has been sewn, You can wear it when you want and take it off at you discretion too. 

• I get bored of wearing one hair for a long time but since I wear wigs, I have so many options and can change my look at any time. Today I look like Rihanna in my pixie cut wig and tomorow I look like Beyoncé in my curly long air. 

Wigs Last's Long:

•Your wig can last upto a year or two, depending on how you care for it. 

Personally, when I get back home from work, I take off my wig, air dry it and have a bath with water running down my head (the feeling is priceless).

Healthy Hair:

• Wigs are a very good investment if you're trying to grow your hair. Once your hair is braided down, you can put on the wig and take it off without manipulating your hair. 

•Also when you wear wigs, you have access to the hair to Moisturize and seal it at night.

• It gives you access to wash your hair weekly. You don't want build up on your hair. 

Here are some wig making tools and where you can buy them.

1. WIG cap:

You need a wig cap to sew on you extensions. I personally don't like using this type but it's the ideal wig cap to use.

I like using one wig cap that is sold for N200 and I buy at Mile 3 market (Port Harcourt) or any hair supply shop but it doesn't last long unlike the one I recommended.

Buy Here 

2 Hair Mannequin

The hair mannequin makes the wig making process smooth. You have to wear the the wig cap on the mannequin so that you can get the proper shape of the human head.

Buy Here

3 crochet needle

The crochet needle for making crochet wigs. Yes! Crochet wigs. 

Buy Here

4 Weaving Wig Cap

This is the ideal wig cap for making crochet wigs. You use the crochet pin to put hair through the fish holes on the crochet wig cap.

Buy Here

5 Wig clamp

The wig clamp is used to hold the mannequin in place while sewing on tracks on the wig cap. 

Buy Here 

6 Needles/ Thread

You can buy needles and thread anywhere but I just wanted to mention it just in case it skips your mind. 

7 Glue

Most people would rather use glue to make wigs rather than sewing with thread and needle. 

It's faster but since I've not tried it before I don't know how long the wig will last. The bonding glue available in the market today doesn't at all.

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I've been incredibly blessed to work for myself. I'm a professional makeup artist and a bridal hair stylist. I've been a makeup artist since 2013 while I was at the university but I branded my business in December 2015 (@DivasByPere) as it became clear to me that it's important I turn my passion into a business. 

Making money from what you're passionate about is legit. 

Venturing into the beauty industry, I knew there will highs and lows but that's no news in the world of businesses and life itself. 

My business is will be 1year old in a few months and I'm glad I took this leap of faith and I'm also grateful to God for bringing me thus far.

Here are some things I've learned so far from being my own boss. 

You probably didn't see this coming as the number one on my list but yes it's the number one thing I've learned.  Starting a new business requires capital. 

You have to spend wisely, impulse buying is a no no. 

Have a scale of preference and it will help you with how you spend. 

Create a work schedule for each day and stick to it, it will help you to be productive. 

There are times when it will get tough with money, clients and so many other things but it's your passion that will keep you going.

As a new person in your area of business, clients can be dramatic but don't let that weigh you down. Stick to your business principles. Those difficult clients always turn out to be your friends so choose your battle. 

Don't try to retaliate. Just use the 'on your knees formula( Prayer)'

 

Never have arrival mentality, Create room to improve on your skill or what ever thing your into. Be open to suggestions and do what it takes to be better.

When you start your business, set goals, make plans to achieve them and dream bigger.

Focus on building your business and brand name with integrity. It guarantees how far you will go. 

Responsibility is the price you pay for greatness. The success of your business is totally up to you. 

If you've been reading my blog, you know I'm a believer. I've come to understand that the Holy Spirit in us as believers is what differentiates us from others. He is the advantage children of God have over those in the flesh and a lot of believers who are business owners forget this. 

 1 Corinthians 2:10 

There is no business secret that the Holy Spirit doesn't know. The information business schools provide is available for everyone and may not even work for your business but when the Holy Spirit gives you an idea for your business, nothing can stop you if you obey his voice.

Consistency is key in business. You must keep up with what you're doing. Businesses grow with time and it's only when you're consistent that clients will know and trust your brand. 

Highlights from Port Harcourt MBCS chapter meeting (July 7 Edition)

Port Harcourt Cordinators

From L-R ( Aijay, Omoefe, Joan)

The second meeting of the year held on the 7th of July 2016 and it was a success.

Just lie the previous meeting we shared and networked. 

That's me!!

There was so much to eat and drink.

The cake artist, photographer and the Cordinators.

We were suprised with a cake at the meeting. 

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Highlights from the Port Harcourt chapter of MBCS.

On the 7th of February this year (2016) members of MBCS  all over the country gathered for our first meeting of the year. 

We shared business tips, how to handle some challenges that makeup artist face and most of all we got to know ourselves.

MBCS Port Harcourt coordinators.

From L-R ( Omoefe, Aijay and Joan)

Aijay was sharing some tips.

Have you ever had a client that thought a touch up was a fresh makeover? Or one that priced your makeup service N1,500?

It's that dramatic in this profession but I love my job. 

Joan talked about handling difficult clients and personal hygiene. 

Omoefe told us the importance of the client contract form. 

I learned so much form the meeting. It was so educating.

Everyone was taking notes as our coordinators and other members shared tips.

The photo session at the end of the meeting.

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This post is long overdue but better late than never.

Good news to all Makeup and beauty enthusiast in Nigeria.

I've posted  about the MBCS and MUAGuild on my social media platforms severally but I thought it was the right time to put up a post. 

The Nigerian makeup industry has grown immensely over the years. 

It's one the fastest growing industries in Nigeria if not the fastest and it's also one of the most unregulated industries.

This is why the dream of the makeup artist guild must come to a reality. 

The birth of the Makeup Artist  Guild of Nigeria will bring a new dawn in the industry where we can have some form of regulation.

The guild  will also serve as a platform to bring beauty professionals together.

The mission of the guild is clear.

To establish, promote and raise high standards within the industry. 

At the conception of the idea for the guild, town hall meetings for makeup artist  were held in several cities and this brought about the MBCS( Makeup and Beauty connect series) a subsection of the guild with chapters in different states where professionals in the makeup industry meet to connect, network and help one another grow. 

The dates of our quarterly meetings are seen above in the flier above and I urge all makeup artist to be part of this.

To get information follow the guild on social media 

Instagram: @muaguild

Facebook: MUA Guild of Nigeria

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