For more volume, I skip styling dry hair and instead rake the gel through sections with my fingers, scrunching upwards to encourage curls. The result? Defined, bouncy curls and zero flakes—thank ...

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John Mahama has been sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president at a ceremony in the capital Accra, with around 20 African leaders in attendance. Mahama won 56 percent of the vote in the ...

For the uninitiated: east-west is a setting where the diamond is laid horizontally and perpendicular to one’s finger. It’s traditionally a less popular choice, as the vertical settings ...

So, for a more uplifting experience, scents of high-altitude lavender, the cool touch of aloe vera gel that’s been kept cold, along with nostalgic upbeat music, could be a way to invigorate a wellness ...