Hear hear. For folks visiting Lagos, this a thread of businesses/services that I have patronized that ABSOLUTELY delighted me.

1. Pedicure - The Nail Boutique (7-12 Rumens Road Ikoyi). I tried their super lux pedicure, not sure what they put in it but my feet never felt so good.

2. Braids - The Braiding Vault (GreenVille mall Lekki). Best braiding experience of my entire life! They are appointment only so please call.
3. Skincare products - I ordered online from Skincare Lagos. They had everything I was looking for and the whole experience was super smooth.
https://t.co/OVbXZG7ho3 @skincarelagos
4. Hair - Hair by Bees Root. First time buying hair so I had loads of questions. They patiently answered all of them and the hair looked gorgeous - as advertised.
@hairbybeesroot on Instagram.
38 Adeyemo Alakija off Sanusi Fafuwa Victoria Island.
5. Make Up - Switch Cosmetics. 17B Olosa Street VI. I was super impressed by all the COVID protocols they took. And face beat was A1.
The artists are also so cheerful. @Switchcosmetics @switchcosmetics_beautystudio on instagram.
6. Banana bread - look no further @tammys__treats is your plug!
Honorable mention - MangoBakeShop (you can find them on instagram). Order their Oreo Overload and thank me later.
7. Clothes - Zephans & co. Her SO put me on when I was complaining of a lack of clothes so shout out to supportive partners! The clothes are stylish, affordable & have pockets!!!
https://t.co/4Sk7wzA2HU or their store in Lekki (I think ordering online has more variety.
8. Clothes - @GreyVelvet. I wasn’t looking for clothes but stumbled on their store & worked in. But this one is so special to me so they get two tweets.
During the course of this year, I gained a lot of weight & well became plus size. That’s when I realized one terrible thing.
Clothes for plus size people are mostly ugly. Almost as if designers don’t care. Which is weird because I don’t think the average Nigerian woman is skinny. Anyway, I entered their store & was blown away by how good the clothes fit. Everything I tried on was a hit!
They are in Centrol Mall Lekki. I was so impressed that I had to go look for the founder. I was almost convinced she has a body type like me. But no. She doesn’t actually. They just take size inclusivity very important and it shows.

That’s all folks! Have fun in Lagos.

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