Hair Care

An insider’s guide to hair porosityYou may have heard the term “hair porosity,” but do you know what it means? Hair porosity refersto your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Each strand of hair has a flexible outer layerknown as the hair “cuticle” and the cuticle determines how easily moisture can pass in and […]

How to refresh and care for curls and coils in between wash days It’s been said that curly and coily hair is a lifestyle, not a hairstyle, and naturalistas know that maintaining natural hair requires some work (but don’t be put off – the results are worth it!). Wash day comes with its rituals and

Braids too tight?  Here’s how to fix the problem (and prevent it in future!) Braids are a fantastic protective style, but the only downside is the potential for too much tension. Your hairstylist may want to braid tightly so that the style lasts as long as possible, but in order to preserve the health of

festive season has come and gone, and we’re right in the middle of our typically hot and humid South African summer. While a lot of us feel the need to detox our body and skin at the start of the year, we tend to forget to do the same for our hair. After a festive period filled with indulgences, swimming and time spent outdoors, followed by a hit‐the‐ground‐running start to the work year, your hair might be in need of some serious TLC

This winter has been particularly harsh, with SA being hit with one cold front after another. Many of us are living in our beanies, and can’t leave home without a hat or hoodie. While beanies and hats are trendy winter staples, they actually also go a long way in trapping heat and keeping us