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Glam Diary: West African Blogger Dimma Umeh Shares Her Globe-Trotting Beauty Tips 

Born and raised in Nigeria, this west African beauty blogger dishes on her culture and travel must-haves.
Take Notes: This West African Beauty Blogger Has The Best Travel Tips
Glam Diary
By Andrea Jordan · Updated October 26, 2020

This feature originally appeared in the August 2017 Issue of ESSENCE Magazine.

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Picture-Perfect

“In most parts of Nigeria, there’s an unspoken expectation for women to put significant effort into their appearance, so makeup is really popular,” Umeh says. Perhaps that explains why thousands flock to her YouTube channel, ThatIgboChick, for tutorials on vibrant lids, poppy lips and glowy, melanin-rich skin.

Take Notes: This West African Beauty Blogger Has The Best Travel Tips
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Globe-Trotting Tips

When traveling, only take essentials. “If you love makeup like me, decide on a look and wear it with slight variations for the entirety of the trip,” Umeh recommends. For more variety, pack a few compact and lightweight lippies. 

Take Notes: This West African Beauty Blogger Has The Best Travel Tips
03
Across The Pond

Umeh’s first international trip was to London. It has become her favorite destination. 

Take Notes: This West African Beauty Blogger Has The Best Travel Tips
04
Hydration Haul

Moisturizers are a must in Umeh’s daily regimen. Her advice for keeping skin supple in dry weather is to add a drop of jojoba oil to your face cream. 

 

Shop four of Umeh’s hair and beauty must-haves below! 

Take Notes: This West African Beauty Blogger Has The Best Travel Tips
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Dark Brown
Take Notes: This West African Beauty Blogger Has The Best Travel Tips
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06
Illamasqua Matte Veil Primer
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Black I Up Two Way Cake Foundation
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Auntie Jackie Curls & Coils Anti-Poof Conditioner
Take Notes: This West African Beauty Blogger Has The Best Travel Tips
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