When Abuja-based makeup artist Zuzu Mamman of Sabjoz Beauty World published these photos online, she had no idea that they would have such an impact.
There is an even more remarkable story behind these photos. BellaNaija reached out to the makeup artist and she shared the story with us. It is so amazing that for the 2nd day running, we have found young Nigerians performing random acts of kindness towards strangers.
We hear way too many negative stories and it has inspired us so much!
The Story behind the Photos
Makeup artist Zuzu was in a salon when she spotted a young lady. The pretty young woman had burn scars on her face and body. Zuzu spoke to her and during their conversation, she revealed that she had survived a gas explosion.
She had gone into the kitchen and did not realize there was gas leakage. Once turned on the stove and lit a match, there was a huge explosion. The brave young lady survived this devastating experience.
After they spoke, Zuzu asked if she could make her over. She said yes. They decided on a bridal inspired makeover and you can see the results below.
We see beauty both in the “before” and “after” photos. We commend the brave young lady for allowing the world to see her in both ways and also Zuzu for reaching out to a stranger turned friend.
Photo Credit: @SabjozBeautyWorld
One word “WOW”
Now this is what makeovers are for. Great job there! I’m super proud/happy of this beautiful survivor.
This is just. Thank you Zuzu for making her beauty shine even more for the world to see.
Inspiring and wonderful..
Wow!!! Now that’s what make up should do. She is beautiful!! Good job!
It’s in kindness that we actually unlock something so powerful that has always been inside of us.
I’ve realised that sometimes when all we do is us, clarity is far,progress can even be confusing.
But when we do others not for the praise but to extend the sheer love that is inside of us .. In it we truly find ourselves.
I desire to show kindness his week!
I didn’t need to see her on make-up to know she is beautiful. She is obviously a beautiful lady without that paint all over her face.
#isohatemakeups.
That is a beautiful face there,wish the lady can also learn make over.
Is it me or do people never smile in their “before” pix?
Not just you, I noticed it too, the makeup artists intentionally put not so flattering before pics
The same for weight loss. They imply that new makeup and new body is what is making them smile. It’s interesting.
exactly!! I will have loved the young lady smile in the first photo. I will slap any makeup artist that makes me look morose in a before picture…lol.
Hmmm… Now everyone is complimenting and WOWing cos she’s got burns rite but if its a normal lady wearing makeup probably to hide blackheads, you will see comments like ‘too much makeup’ ‘fraud’ ‘make-up artists won’t make heaven’. GodIsWatchingAllOfUna
What type of human being are you?? Of all the injustices in the world, this right here is your cause? And you had to bring it here? I don’t want to be rude or anything, but you’re not okay…hmmn hmmn…not at all…lols.
I saw a certain comment on a fitness trainer’s page, which I devotedly follow. The fitness trainer shared a story on how she helped an homeless man, The comment reads : Hi Dana What a wonderful story…I’ve thought for a
while now…if we could just fold the world in
half…those that have and those that Don’t….each
person just take one person and help them…imagine
what that would do…this is your one person…beauti
fully done. Thanks for sharing.”
I really do love this exact comment, serving humanity at the end of the day is what everyone ends up doing, through different ways. This lady has found her own person. Have You found yours? Oh, and I’m finding mine aswell.
I’ve always echoed the same sentiments… i was telling my Husband that if just one family can take turns in feeding the helpless people that live in make shift houses on their streets , the world will be a better place.
In Lekki, you always see families in make shift houses on uncompleted plots of land, and right beside them are houses , sometimes mansions where people have more than they need.
Let us look around and help people around us.
Perfect point… It’s not enough to gosh on how inspiring this post has bee. Let’s all look for ” one ” person.. As Chaz B would say ” if each one can reach one , then each one can teach one… What a beautiful life this will be”
I don’t remember it .. But you get my point.
Have a lovely week ahead .
P.s Remember to smile at the crazy bus driver trying to enter your lane I’m traffic
Beautiful!
I’m so proud of the woman zuzu has become. God bless you real big
Yue, God bless u .
I am so proud of Zuzu. You are indeed an inspiration
Wat a touching story,more grace 2 ur elbow Zuzu
The story is so pathetic,more grace 2 ur elbow Zuzu
it only takes a spark to get the fire going, why don’t we all do just one act of kindness this week.
This is indeed creative God bless Sabjoz beauty world
….at d end what u do with what u have is what counts. Well done Zuleiha
AMAZING!!! Y’all don’t have to spend a life time savings on BMpro before U look flawless.. Way to go Zuzu.. I’m having more options these days & U’re #4 on my list.. Beautiful bride & U’re more than a survivor
The young lady should use HELICHRYSUM ESSENTIAL OIL for her burn scarring. It will fix EVERYTHING. SOMEONE HOOK HER UP. It’s 15 dollars U.S.
Asan, I’ll get in contact with her. Your email address?
Yes. This works wonders. Someone should pls hook her up.
Shes beautiful and brave for putting herself out there.
Does the oil Asan mentioned work? Can someone confirm please? It will be good to take this act of kindness a little further.
She z so beautiful. With or without makeup
I’m so touched. people should learn how to love as suppose to being mean and hateful towards one another.
me Zuzu : lifelib.blogspot.com.ng/2015/06/three-sisters-alternative-cover-images.html
excited to meet another Zuzu
wow!!!!
awesome!
Zuzu, I am so proud of you sis. Way to go gal
And to think that some negative comments followed when people saw this picture on IG. Honestly at first i was a bit negative, but reading this now i feel really proud of both ladies. I’m inspired afresh. Continue the great work Zu
Thats a sister everyone should be proud of. weldone lil sis, I am very proud of u.
Great work zuzu
Great stuff.
Go girl zuzu. U r gud