EWABELA MAKEUP ACADEMY

In my eight years as a makeup artist, i have found more pleasure as a teacher than any/every other aspect of makeup. 

I believe that i am a born teacher, because even proceeding my adventure into the world of makeup i taught academically in a primary school and i loved it.

I have seen many makeup schools, owned by fantastic makeup artist but bad teachers and the result is the large crop of half baked makeup artist in town now. 

I have put together a thorough curriculum fully practical to empower makeup enthusiast with the needed skill to build a career in this industry.

Passion and rigor are key values in this career path, this training will be your pass into a new and exciting world. A world where you determine your pay and your timing. It's all practically in your hands and we help you to harness your talent, perfect it into a  skill that will be your visa to a successful career as a makeup and beauty consultant.

This is the break down of our training package:

BBM(Basic bridal makeup):

• knowledge of facial structure, skin type and skin preparation
• knowlegde and application of foundation and powder
• eye brow design
• eye and lip makeup technique (suitable for brides)
• head gear tying 

DURATION: 2weeks, 3 days per weeks.

TUITION: 60,000 NAIRA

Class size: 5-8

PBM ( Professional Bridal makeup):

• knowledge of facial structure, skin type and skin preparation
• knowledge and application of foundation and powder
• eye brow design
• face contouring and highlighting
• eye and lips makeup technique (suitable for brides)
• false lashes
• bridal train makeup
• head gear tying( 4 designs)
• quick makeup change from traditional wedding to white wedding

DURATION: 4 weeks, 3days per week
TUITION: 100,000 naira
Class Size: 5-8

PMM (professional Media makeup)

• all PBM classes (as above)
• runway makeup ( design and style)

• magazine makeup ( design and technique)
• media makeup ( design and technique)

DURATION: 8 weeks, 3 days per week
TUITION:155,000 NAIRA
Class size:3-5

NATURAL BEAUTY ALERT: JENNIFER LOPEZ

HELLO BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE,

It a brand new week and our natural beauty pick is J Lo, who at 44 still looks stunning.

While in New York to film her new police drama series, Shades of Blue, she stepped out with barely there makeup, looking naturally flawless.

looking so fit, waoh! whats not to love.

Have a great week ahead, Ya'll.

NATURAL BEAUTY ALERT: KATE HENSHAW

Today's natural beauty pick are two of my favorites Nigerian female actresses Kate Henshaw and Ini Edo.

 Another awesome thing about this picture is how fit they were both looking. i really need to hit the gym.

Enjoy a great week ahead.

6 REASONS TO WASH YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES TODAY

Below are compelling reason for you to wash your makeup brushes right now:

1.  Break You Out

If you skip the rest of the article, hear this: dirty makeup brushes are giving you acne. If you think foundation is ruining your skin, it could be your routine and not the product itself. Wipe off the lid after each use and clean those brushes. Even if your skin is “clean,” your brushes are still collecting oil, dust, dead skin, and fallout from greasy hair products you spray around your mirror. Do not save it up in your brushes unless you enjoy wiping a concentrated mess of filth all over your T-zone.

2. Terrible Color Payoff

To get naturally blended eye shadow or dramatic looks like a cut crease, you need a precise application that you cannot get with a dirty brush. Keep eye shadow brushes clean and dry so you know exactly what colors you’re putting on your face.

3. Breeding Ground for Germs

Let’s say you don’t wash your brush, allowing it to accumulate bacteria, dust, and dirt. Then, you swirl it in your expensive face powder or gel eyeliner, transferring all that grime into your beloved products. Gels and creams are wet environments where germs can multiply, just waiting for you to feed them again with a dirty brush. It’s like swapping an infection back and forth with your partner. Products that should last six months or a year can go off and spoil, and the circle of acne continues.

4. Causes Skin Irritation

Bristles that are caked with dust and product can dry out and become brittle, making them more abrasive to your skin. Cleaning your brushes regularly keeps natural and synthetic fibers soft and supple. It’s your face, people. You want a cloud, not a Brillo pad.

5. Dirty Brushes Give You Herpes and Pinkeye

Herpes loves a moist environment. And the whole point of lipgloss is to be wet and wild forever and ever amen. Share your curling iron or wifi password, but Do NOT share your lip or eye brushes.

6. Ruin Your Investment

Cleaning your brushes keeps them in good shape and prolongs their life. Decent brushes often cost as much or more than cosmetics, so it’s worth the ten minutes you’ll spend cleaning them to keep them looking nice for years.

Stay tuned next week for a quick and easy lesson on how to clean your filthy, filthy face brushes.

Elastic bands: The nature of elastic bands is to grip the hair tightly so it will stay in place, but that gripping cuts into the hair shaft and causes fraying. If you wear your hair in a ponytail every day, you might notice breakage near where you put the elastic band. Minimize damage by using thick, fabric-coated bands (never use rubbery elastics!) and give your ponytail a break, or consider a shorter haircut. - See more at: http://beautysage.com/articles/what-s-your-hair-damage#sthash.aQeGf9oJ.dpuf

RELAUNCH : Sleek studio Skincare Range

 Last Sunday 5th of July, sleek studio re-launched their skin care range of products in a high class, fun filled event at the classy sleek studio square resource center in Victoria island Lagos.

Sleek Studio Skincare range comprises of 2 main Products :

•  Exfoliating Range
• Lightening Range.

The Exfoliating Range :

This is for individuals who do not actually want to lighten but only want their true skin colour to show forth. This range eliminates dullness and allows bright natural colour to show through. This comprises of 5 products namely; Come clean , scrub away my troubles, protect me restore me, Neu skin reveal , Neu skin reveal more.

The Lightening Range: 

This range has been produced with high quality lightening agents that do not damage the skin. This is for those who wish to lighten their skin and will have to borrow one or two items from the exfoliating range to achieve maximum results . This comprises of 4 products namely; Clean n Lighten, Tone n Lighten , Lightning in a bottle and Lightning in a jar.  

 Great ambiance, fantastic setup with dazzling mood light

Massive backdrop of sleek studio model both male and female was strategically placed around the venue

Experience points with sales rep who helped all attendants in the touch and feel of the products are strategically positioned.

My Goodie Bag

This part was awesome because, sleek studio Exfoliating Range is the most used group of items in my current skin care routine. So i am happy to have new stock (lol!) and i will be hosting a giveaway of the lightening range soon.

  

 Being a Sunday afternoon, i attended the event with my twin boys immediately from church and it was more work to run after them and keep them from re-arranging / scattering the beautiful set-up. They had fun as i did.

Please watch-out for my comprehensive review of the sleek exfoliating range.
Enjoy a great week ahead

THE POWER OF MAKEUP

We all know make up is used to enhance the beauty of a person.  Make up is all about creativity, In fact, the new trend now is to go out with half face made up. I think its pretty cool - though i don't plan to try it any time soon.

Beauty Blogger, Nikky Tutorials has posted videos on Twitter, instagram promoting this make up. However, its also an advantage for those who don’t really like make up. 

So ladies come out and lets have fun cause make up its self is fun. 

NATURAL BEAUTY ALERT - SOFIA VERGARA

Its another Monday morning and as usual we bring you our natural beauty alert for the week.
Sofia Vergara bared it all last weekend, showing off her no makeup face on Instagram looking about two decades younger than her actual age—sans makeup. Yes, she did the impossible by posting a #nomakeupselfie - the holy grail of all celebrity selfies—wherein she actually resembles a teenager.

The caption reads, “A little sun before heading to Mexico lindooooo today!!!” and features a poreless, wrinkle-free Vergara with tousled vacation hair and no hint of eye shadow, mascara, or lipstick.

Like me a lot of you can't bare it all yet, but with regular attention and skin care routine we all can one day boast of Sofia's flawless skin.

Till then i remain hidden behind my flawless makeup application *winks*

NATURAL BEAUTY ALERT : TOKE MAKINWA

Our natural beauty pick for this week is Toke Makinwa,  she is is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, and vlogger. She is known for co-hosting The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7 FM.

Beautiful Toke with an extremely flawless face who wouldn't flaunt such gorgeous skin.
Walahi! i must focus on my skin care routine, i need to get my face game tight.
enjoy a great week ladies.

NATURAL BEAUTY ALERT - DEMI LOVATO

Its another monday morning and our natural beauty pick is Demi Lovato.

Since January this year when she started off a Twitter and Instagram trend called No Makeup Monday by  posting a makeup free selfie pic.

Demi looks really amazing, all fresh faced and freckly in these pictures. follow link these for more of her selfie, #DevonneByDemi www.devonnebydemi.com @devonnebydemi"

Till next week Monday when we ogle more pretty faces , enjoy a great week ahead.

INGLOT BRUNCH WITH JAMES VINCENT - Courtesy The Makeup Show

While on vacation, which i planned to fall within the makeup show celebration I was invited for the bloggers brunch and meet up with James Vincent courtesy of The Makeup Show sponsored by INGLOT. 

It was an awesome experience James is one of the greatest and most inspiring make-up artist i have ever met. So humble and attentive , willing to advice and always ready for a selfie.

James Vincent and I

The brunch was an opportunity to unveil the new inglot matte lipstick -amongst other product - which was created in partnership with James Vincent to commemorate the 10 years anniversary of The Makeup Show.

The ambience was calm, encouraging interaction and mingling among bloggers and other awesome artists. Trust me to do selfies until my battery gave out on me.

an interesting looking makeup artist

There was a lot to see, eat and drink.

 I finally bought my ZUCA box, Yeepee!!!

selfie before the brunch

ambience around the venue

I am looking forward to the makeup gala tonight and the main show this weekend, i will be updating soon.