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Notes from the chair.

Bridal timelines, wig literacy, and the small Nairobi details that make a look believable. Written by the artists who actually do the work.

The Bridal Makeup Mistakes I See Every Nairobi Wedding Season
Featured Bridal · 7 min read

The Bridal Makeup Mistakes I See Every Nairobi Wedding Season

Six bridal makeup mistakes that stand between you and the altar moment your partner never recovers from. From a Nairobi mobile MUA.

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Wig melting, explained without the gatekeeping
Wigs · 5 min

Wig melting, explained without the gatekeeping

Lace, knots, and the hairline no one can find. The real words, what they mean, and what to ask for.

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Base secrets for melanin-rich skin that actually photograph
Skin · 4 min

Base secrets for melanin-rich skin that actually photograph

Why one shade is rarely enough, and how mixing and setting keeps you flawless in every light.

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Lash maps: which set actually suits your eyes
Lashes · 4 min

Lash maps: which set actually suits your eyes

Classic, hybrid or cluster. A short guide to choosing the set that flatters your eye shape.

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Brow tint or pencil? What survives a Nairobi afternoon
Brows · 3 min

Brow tint or pencil? What survives a Nairobi afternoon

Heat, humidity and a full day out. Here is what actually holds, and what to leave at home.

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What to have ready before your artist arrives
Prep · 3 min

What to have ready before your artist arrives

A short, calm checklist so your house call starts on time and runs unhurried.

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Ruracio glam: looking like yourself across two ceremonies
Glam · 5 min

Ruracio glam: looking like yourself across two ceremonies

How to plan a look that carries from the traditional ceremony into the celebration without a redo.

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