Your hair is more than just part of your appearance. It’s an investment in your confidence and self-care. Whether you’re booking a trim, colour treatment, protective style or silk press, choosing the right hairstylist can make all the difference. Before sitting in anyone’s chair, here are a few things worth considering. Also see: Natural hair vs […]
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Winter can be tough on natural hair. The cold air, indoor heating, and lower humidity levels often strip moisture from curls and coils, leading to dryness, breakage, and split ends. The good news? With the right winter hair care routine, you can keep your natural hair healthy, strong, and thriving throughout the season. Also see: The […]
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Fans stand up for Zozibini Tunzi-Bolowana after podcaster’s remarks South Africans were quick to defend former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi-Bolowana after controversial podcaster Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi made disparaging comments about her hair. Baloyi, known for his provocative takes, targeted a video from Tunzi-Bolowana’s Miss Universe days. In his remarks, he suggested she was copying fellow […]
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Popular digital content creator and actress Lerato Nxumalo’s decision to wear her natural hair to her white wedding appears to have been the correct one, as the court of public opinion has given her 10s across the board. Wedding season is well underway in South Africa. Among the stunning celebrations that have taken place was […]
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Actress, fashion designer, and style icon Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has always been fearless when it comes to experimenting with her hair. From vibrant auburn wigs to bold fashion-forward colours, she’s never shy about switching things up. But beneath the glamour, Mlotshwa’s natural hair is carefully nurtured with protective styles and professional care, a journey she […]
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This summer, braids aren’t just a hairstyle—they’re a statement. From Joburg to global runways, braided looks are everywhere, bringing culture, creativity, and confidence to curly-haired queens. Here are the styles getting all the compliments right now. Glam Cornrows Source: Pinterest Cornrows are a forever favorite, but add loose curls and you get a softer, modern […]
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“Curly Is Beautiful”: Tunisia’s Natural Hair Awakening For decades, straight hair was considered the “proper” look in Tunisia. Women like Mouna Jebali, a mother from Tunis, remember the relentless pressure to flatten every curl, tie every strand back, and present themselves in a way deemed socially acceptable. “I was taught that curly hair was not […]
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Recently, women from all over the Western Cape gathered to celebrate their uniqueness at the Kroes Rock masterclass held at the SABC Auditorium in Sea Point. The event has been running for three years and advocates for the beauty of flaunting your natural hair with a key emphasis on the idea that one should not […]
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The pursuit of healthy natural hair can be very challenging. Going through different kinds of products to find the one that works for your hair type can be just as tiring and damaging to the hair. If you are looking for a treatment where you will not lose your natural curl, experts say a keratin […]
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South African music artist, Nadia Nakai, is known for her elegance and beauty and she recently surprised fans by showing off her beautiful natural hair. Whether posing for photoshoots, attending high-profile celebrity events or simply just uploading to Instagram, Nadia always looks drop-dead gorgeous. In her most recent Instagram post, she did something she rarely […]
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If you’re a naturalista like me, you might be a stickler for the types of products you choose to put on your crown, spending invaluable time scanning through the ingredients on the packaging, and doing your utmost best to ensure that you’re getting a high-quality product at the best price. Since the demise of chemically-straightened […]
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Big, small; curly, wavy; in, out; up, down – all this forms part of the collected benefits my natural bundle offers. Though, for a measured time, the idealizations around her have been somewhat gloomy. Things like: should I straighten?, use chemicals?, apply heat? and more, have filled my personal probing. But just like an angelic […]
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