What Even Is Jab Jab? Jab Jab is not a paint party. It’s a Grenadian tradition. Jab is short for “diable” (devil in French) — think horns, chains, old oil, and ancestral power. People show up covered in black oil, wearing horns, ropes, or whatever feels chaotic enough.

Chloe Bailey is three-for-three, and the internet is still trying to recover. For the third year in a row — 2023, 2024 and now 2025 — the "Have Mercy" singer stepped out at Saint Lucia Carnival.

This one’s for all my girls who still want to shell down but keep their hair dry and styles intact.

Water and Paint fetes hit different at 4am. Between the water trucks, powder, paint, and people pushing, your hair is catching it from every angle.

When Tribe launches, the whole Carnival world takes notes. On July 5th, 2025, Tribe’s 2026 band launch rolled out with waves—literally. Their theme, “MARAYE,”

Whether you’re doing just the fetes, J’ouvert, Carnival Monday + Tuesday, or the full two-week Trinidad experience—this Amazon Storefront is my real-deal checklist. Not cute ideas. Just what actually works.

I start by identifying the least dominant colour in my costume. Working that into my shoes balances everything. It’s about harmony, not just matching.

Planning Trinidad Carnival 2026? From J’ouvert to Road March, this insider guide breaks down mas bands, glam tips, key dates, and how to survive (and slay) the entire week.

Traction alopecia sounds like something from a medical textbook, but for us masqueraders? It’s the enemy of vibes. This is what happens when your hair is pulled too tight for too long.