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Beauty Myths about Black Women

Written by Sade Adebayo

It has been a while since I last published from a contributor, my apologies to those who have sent and I failed to publish. I must have explained why in my mail to you. I dont do Lewd, profane or tribal/racial articles. I will work around almost anything else. 
Got this today, and I liked it, so thought to share. 

Thanks for sharing Sade!

Ethnic beauty is something that is unique and with its uniqueness also brings many myths on just how these women manage to maintain such an elegant, young faced and  feminine look. There are many urban legends, beliefs  and ‘rules’ that are associated with the beauty of black women, but which is fact and which is fiction?

There are few books about beauty that can be bought even with not a lot of money to understand the real meaning of beauty such as : The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women,that you can easily find on any second-hand websites like this one.

Black Don’t Crack

One very popular urban myth is that black skin is not  as prone to wrinkles and ageing such as other ethnics like Caucasian women, who are more susceptible to develop fine lines and spots . One could argue that yes, it is true that darker skin contains a larger amount of melanin which does help in preventing aging. Melanin is also a natural UV protector, meaning that it is harder for women of an African descent to burn, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t.  Sun protection is one of the last things that black women tend to take into consideration but over time, it is proven that being in direct sunlight can cause burning and peeling, resulting in uneven skin tones and blemishes.

Verdict – Fiction

1 Blonde hair is a no go

It is believed by many that blonde hair is a definite no when it comes to black women. Blonde hair on black women is seen as un natural and is something that if tried, can be nearly impossible to pull off. This however, is not necessarily true. Everybody, no matter what skin tone, is able to pull off a blonde look. The important aspect and the key to getting it right is to know your skin tones first. As the majority of black women have darker under tones, it would be advisable, with the use of highlights,  to go for a honey or strawberry blonde, rather than a platinum or ash blonde, making it easier to blend in the lighter tones with the natural hair colour. Blonde hair can actually work really well with the beautiful golden under tones of dark skin.

How about a Barbie Doll Vacation in Florida?

I dont think I was ever into dolls that much as a child, so Barbie's House definitely not a vacation favorite for me. For Crying out loud, she is not even real in any sense of the word! 
The Dream House was built in less than a year, using more than 20 pounds of glitter and 100 gallons of pink paint,' Florida real estate agent, Kathy Hyatt, wrote about the exhibit
For the Barbie fan's out there, tickets cost anything between $14- $29.The next time you are in Florida, Maybe you would like to stop by for a visit.


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Who Wants to go on a Cruise?

I think it all started with the Series LOVE BOAT in the 80's . I fell in love with Cruises ever since I was a kid barely able to understand what a Cruise was. I guess I was fascinated by the fact that you could actualyl live like you were in some nice fancy hotel. 

Now Thats a beauty!

I probably would have been one of the survivors of the Titanic if I had been born then. lol

When Life Hands You A Lemon...

When Life Hands You A Lemon...

Finally! Mom Revealed on "How I Met Your Mother" Season Finale

I don't know about the rest of you, but I lost interest in the mom after Season 2, but l kept watching...cos they were kinda funny, kinda like a poorman's version of erstwhile sitcom, FRIENDS.
So, season finale reveals the titular mom, now we can all move on. #whew!

Niagara Falls, One of My Travel Obsessions

For starters, if you read my blog regularly, then you already know how much I Looooooove travelling. I can't afford to as much as I would like for two reasons, time and money. Considering I am an employee and running an MSc, I can not afford to go jetting off anytime I want to. But I still try. lol
Also, I am crazy about water bodies, absolutely love them.I can not imagine going on a vacation anywhere in the world and not stay in a Hotel by the beach or something pretty close. 
From the beaches of  Lagos, Accra, Gambia, Capetown, Greece, La Seine , the Great falls of Niagara...I LOVE THEM ALL!
There is something amazing about water, it can be so calm and relaxing, and the next minute torrential and scary.
I have never been to Niagara falls , aptly termed one of the 7 wonders of the world, But it is soooo on my travel list.