Traditional Wedding makeup and Gele (African Style)

I started makeup about 11 years ago back home in Nigeria, which I did for about 5 years before moving to the US. One thing that I knew for sure was that I had to learn how to tie our head wraps, popularly known as "gele". I learnt the art of tying gele's through Banke Meshida and as time has progressed, I must say I have gotten pretty good at it! However, I am not sure why people do not believe that I can tie gele's???? Quite honestly I can't tell you why. Most times I find myself trying to convince people that I can actually tie the head wraps, irrespective of if it is aso-oke or the "hard" gele...and no people, I will not be needing pins!! (I get that question alot...do you want me to get you pins??). So, I decided to showcase two of my brides from this summer with gele and makeup done by me...Enjoy!

Psalm 139:14 - "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works and my soul knows it very well"

Happy Sunday!