From cutting-edge skincare innovations to the latest in makeup artistry, fragrance, and haircare,
our editors bring you insider knowledge, product recommendations, and timeless beauty hacks.
Skincare used to be a marathon —But now? People are choosing routines that actually fit their lives.
Another day, another chaotic beauty debate — this time insisting braids don’t belong in the club. Spoiler alert: they absolutely do.
Rabia Usoro, CEO of Har Group, blends science and instinct to reshape corrective skincare with Bercēker, aimed at restoring African skin to its finest state
Beauty in Lagos has always been a dialogue between heritage and innovation, ritual and reinvention. So when Bercēker arrived in the city, the expectation wasn’t merely a product unveiling, but a meeting of philosophies. The stage was set for a moment where myth, science, and culture could converge with intention.
Before we dive in, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for rocking with this column all year long — for reading, sharing, reflecting, and letting these little monthly edits become part of your rhythm. Creating Elevate & Illuminate has been one of my greatest joys, and knowing you return each month to journey with me means more than words can hold. As we close out 2025 together, I hope this final edit feels like a soft exhale, a gentle celebration, and a reminder that you are never walking your path alone.
Your hair deserves a little professional TLC. We’ve rounded up trichologist and dermatologist-approved hairstyles that help prevent breakage, protect edges, and keep your strands looking healthy — so you can slay without worry.
Your perfume does more than smell nice — it can lift your spirits, sharpen your focus, or even take you back to a memory in an instant.
With December around the corner, harmattan has begun to settle in Nigeria.
Breathe In marked a new chapter for Beguile. They’re here to reshape Nigeria’s beauty landscape by placing community, wellness, and authentic connection at its core.
The Met Gala is back, and this time it’s all about Costume Art — exploring the powerful connection between fashion and the human body.
Between salmon sperm and sheep placenta, skincare is having a moment — and it’s not a shy one. Once niche, now buzzy, these ingredients are showing up everywhere.
Taking vitamins haphazardly can not only negate their benefits but also cause a deficiency in vital substances.
In Paris Photo, one of the biggest fairs in the world dedicated to photography as art, an innovative initiative called Elles x Paris Photo offers visitors a new way of visiting this overwhelming maze of striking and provocative images.
Finding the perfect wedding dress can feel like a full-time job — but it doesn’t have to. These top bridal boutiques in Nigeria are here to make your journey to “I do” seamless, glamorous, and unforgettable.
Dr Kianna De La Mores on launching ONSKN, serving in the military, and wanting a brand dedicated to addressing the unique skincare needs of Black skin with specialised, minimalist products.
Danessa Myricks Beauty has officially launched in Nigeria, bringing innovative products and beauty secrets to the forefront at an exclusive dinner party.
Watching the runways this season, it became clear that the conversation around who is allowed to belong in fashion is changing — slowly, maybe, but meaningfully. And that shift is worth pausing on.
Blending beauty with science, Dabota Lawson, founder of Dabota Cosmetics, is redefining the cosmetics industry while empowering African women worldwide Beauty is often dismissed as superficial, and the dedication it takes to…
