Fashion
Sell your regions… – Akua Amoakowaa tells Miss Golden Stool contestants
Sally Akua Amoakowaa
Founder of Miss Golden Stool Beauty Contest, Sally Akua Amoakowaa has charged the 15 contestants competing for this year’s beauty pageant to take advantage of the platform afforded them to sell their regions.
According to her, each region had a unique cultural heritage which must be sold for the world to know and patronise.
She made these remarks during an interview with The Spectator at the launch of the pageant recently.
It takes somebody with a bold heart to take up the challenge of a reality show, because it demands creativity, money and hard work.
Akua Amoakowaa said that she and her team would build the confidence and emotional intelligence of the contestants adding that, as a beauty queen there could be attacks, and “if you do not have the heart coupled with resilience you will not be able to overcome it and succeed.”
She said, they had created the needed environment, groomed them but the contestants needed to deliver and market their diverse culture on the platform.
Co-founder of the pageant, Mrs Dora Owusu Adomah, also urged the various regions to vote massively for their representatives and called on corporate Ghana to support financially since the programme would help protect the country’s enviable cultural heritage.
The programme which has started airing on Adom TV on Sundays will run till November 20, where those who have made it to the final would have a bigger stage to prove their mettle.
In all, there are 15 contestants representing, Eastern, Western, Bono, Ahafo, Ashanti and Central regions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Fashion
A touch of smock to style up on Easter
Gone were the days when smock was worn only on occasions.
There was this perception that it can only be worn during engagements, weddings and festivals.
Interestingly, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avonsige has added new touches to the smock, making it a choice for all occasions.
With the new designs, the smock comes in forms of dresses, trousers, bubu dresses and skirts.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Fashion
Evolution of Hair Extensions: Closures and Frontals
The hair and beauty industry has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years, with evolving trends that enhance both aesthetics and versatility.
One of the most significant transformations in hairstyling is the shift from traditional weave-on extensions to modern closures and frontals.
In the late 1990s, weave-ons were the preferred choice for women looking to add length and volume to their natural hair.
However, with contemporary innovations, closures and frontals have emerged as the new standard, providing a seamless, natural appearance while allowing for greater styling flexibility.
These hairpieces have become an essential part of hairstyling for various occasions, including weddings, parties, religious gatherings, and other social events.
Understanding Closures and Frontals serves the common purpose of enhancing hair volume and styling options while creating a natural-looking hairline.
They differ in structure, coverage, and styling versatility:
Frontals: A frontal is a hairpiece that extends from ear to ear, usually measuring 13 inches in width and 4 to 6 inches in depth.
It provides a full hairline and allows for diverse parting styles, offering the illusion of a completely natural hairline.
Frontals are typically sewn onto bundles or used to construct full wigs, allowing for maximum styling flexibility.
Closures: A closure is a smaller hairpiece, often measuring around 4×4 inches, and is placed at the crown or front section of the head. Unlike frontals, closures offer limited parting space, making them suitable for more defined and structured hairstyles.
However, closures are low-maintenance and provide a realistic finish that seamlessly blends with natural hair.
These innovative hairpieces offer a more seamless and natural look, elevating confidence and allowing for versatile styling options.
As the industry continues to evolve, closures and frontals remain a preferred choice for women seeking sophisticated, stylish, and convenient hair solutions.
By Georgina Boadiwaa Ntim
