It Made Us Beauties is a historical and social study centered on Yoruba traditions, exploring dress, identity, and culture in Nigeria, with a particular focus on the beautiful tradition of body scarification. Through brides’ testimonies and an examination of Kolo fashion, the book traces the role of aesthetic practices in shaping personal and communal identity from the early 19ᵗʰ to the 20ᵗʰ century. It offers a rich insight into how body art, and cultural customs reflected social values, heritage, and notions of beauty across generations.