I've been supporting this black owned upcoming nail polish and gel brand from London - currently branching out from selling in salons to individual sales across the UK. Based primarily in the London area "Sassy" has grown in East Africa, in particular Kenyan sales to salons in Scotland. The story of the owner is what makes the brand stand out in the market, especially in Kenya where acrylics and gel nails are growing at an accelerating rate. Sassy fills a market for a trustworthy nail polish and gel brand in Africa that is affordable at a salon quality - as brands such as MAC infiltrate across the continent, having one close to home makes it that much more different. 

In the last 5 years the beauty industry across  Africa has been booming, from cosmetics to organic body products. Kenyan renowned entrepreneur Suzie Wokabi founded SuzieBeauty in 2010, which later sold to Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed manufacturer Flame Tree Group for Ksh. 45m. Suzie created the brand with ambitions of making it 'the MAC of Africa' - which essentially I believe 'Sassy' could develop into 'the Essie of Africa'. 

Supporting black owned businesses is a big thing of mine, supporting your own who carry ideas that perhaps you aren't able to carry out yourself. Empowering women in businesses is a massive responsibility we have, as without positive female role models for the younger generations they may feel restricted in achieving their own ambitions. 

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Morninn, Afternoon, Good Evening,

I hope you're all doing gooooood. Before I start my post if you aren't following my socials (@tslondonn on everything) since I post on them more than here, to be honest. Anyway, as you guys know I do my nails all the time to make typing and writing a little better - if you know you know. I discovered, after my friend told me, Primark does a huge range of nail polishes that are super long lasting and don't hurt your wallet. You know when you go to the nail salon and they look slickkkk af - like you can see your reflection in your nails. Bit far? Maybe. Primark has stepped up their game, throughout the whole brand - but their nail polish line starts from 80p. ARE YOU MAD!? 80p. If you look at other nail polishes that range from £8 up, when you can get a polish for £1. Below I've done a star based rating on the various aspects of the Polish range:

Colour : ⭐⭐⭐ - You don't need tons of layers to get the colour shown in the bottle.

Consistency : ⭐⭐ - It's good for the first couple of applications but it does begin to become 'gloopy', I'd recommend putting them in the fridge to keep it smooth and DONT SHAKE.

Price : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Mate can I complain !?

Range : ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - There's so many different colours to choose from in the standard range and they also do 'gel' type nail polishes, glitter, nudes etc.

'Chip Proof'? : ⭐⭐⭐ - Like any other polish it's not chip proof but it longevity is a whole lot better than some other brands, use a good top coat and base to ensure it lasts that bit longer. I'd recommend this one (below) it's a nail hardener too - a 3 in 1 CLICK TO BUY. 

Hope you're all enjoying your day wherever you are,

Here's a message of encouragement for anyone that feels low without their make up and all the other bits we use to feel ok leaving the house - I know because that's still me sometimes. 

Even without all the make up, the clothes, the filters and everything that we've now made essential to life - remember you're beautiful without it all  Creations of the most high Heavenly Father .