True Love

When we first asked Samukele Mkhize to be our TRUELOVE HAIR cover star, we weren’t expecting a speedy reply or even a "yes". She’s currently one of the lead actresses in Skeem Saam, a soapie on SABC 1 that’s consistently one of the top 10 most-watche

We are back, bigger and better! Our TRUELOVE HAIR theme this year is "Practical and Relevant". I am acutely aware that there is no topic that one can’t Google and get good hits on. We know that most of our readers have access to the internet. That’s

For us as Black women, our hair is a clear sign of our personal politics and identity. Most of us have had our hair chemically treated at some point. So how does one transition back from treated to natural hair? 1. You need time - Transitioning takes

Since the biblical era of Samson, locks have been one of the most powerful statements and versatile natural hairstyles. However, they are also one of the most challenging styles, which means that maintaining them can be tedious and expensive. 1. WASH

One of the reasons we love braids so much is their versatility and affordability. Most importantly, they protect our natural hair from daily treatments, excessive product use, and overheating. ▸ Do: take care of your natural hair and scalp. Just beca

Chemically treated hair, also called relaxed hair, is hair (Afro or curls) that has been straightened/relaxed with a chemical treatment. This chemical breaks down the natural curl pattern of your hair, thereby straightening it. This method is used by

Since as far back as the year 3400 BC in Egypt, African women’s love of wigs and hair extensions has helped grow this multi-billion rand industry. Our love for hair extensions, long or short, is plain to see. However, there’s much more to hair extens

It’s a look that brings out your natural beauty and your best features. It’s one that has captured our imagination since we first saw it in the mainstream with Grace Jones, the fictional Dora Milaje’s women’s army led by Danai Gurira in Black Panther

She’s a businesswoman, a rapper, a speaker and a television star with a radiant aura like no other. When you think about what Boity, born Boitumelo Thulo, can't do, there isn't much. In fact, the star prides herself on always venturing out and pursui

NTOMBENHLE KHATHWANE, CEO OF AFROBOTANICS, GAVE US SOME VALUABLE TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S HAIR CARE. Most African mothers sweat it when it comes to caring for their children’s hair. Babies' hair texture starts to change from the fourth month: it feels coa

I first became aware of you when I was in pre-school and had to go to a ballet performance. My sister was struggling to tie you up and Mom wanted to straighten you with relaxer, but Dad was against it. He didn't want you ruined by chemicals and said

A fripure’s mission is to provide consumers with natural, plant-based products that contain no chemicals or additives – only pure, vegan products that can be used directly or mixed into your favourite hair- and body-care products. We spoke to Grant H