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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Mbali Soga COPY EDITOR: Matshidiso Nkokou PROOFREADER: Kirsten Jacobs FOOD EDITOR: Tumi Sebopa-Mushi FASHION EDITOR: Tsakane Ndlovu CONTRIBUTING BEAUTY EDITOR: Palesa Vilakazi CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Sihle Madlala ART DIRECTOR: Given Zond

We won’t say no to a neck-cooling style in the heat. But this season, hair is not messy while bundled up; instead, it’s perfectly manicured with a side serving of sheen. And for this elegant look, you will need a little more time. Start by blow-dryin

Longer is better when it comes to this style – from boho or goddess braids to booty-grazing weaves and extensions. Our style muses are actresses Gabrielle Union and Tessa Thompson as well as runway vixen Naomi Campbell. Take inspiration from celebvil

1. Protection is important: Summer days mean more exposure to UV rays, which tend to dry up the hair cuticle. This, in turn, weakens your curls’ hold. Furthermore, spending time in the water means exposure to chlorine or sea salt. So, look for produc

Short cuts, or brush cuts, are no longer reserved for a hairstyle gone wrong. To take the look up a notch, a little colour goes a long way – from the season’s cool grey blondes to warm copper tones. Use a gentle shampoo, moisturise your scalp and hai

BEAUTY TIP: Get your hands on this life saver. The styling glove helps as you wrap your hair around the wand, making it easier to create perfect curls and waves. Goodbye to burning your fingers! IMAGES Supplied STOCKISTS Clicks (0860 254 257) Dis-Che

Judging by the many red carpets, magazine covers and influencers wearing their hair proudly like crowns, it’s the season for artfully woven coils, plaits and braids – placed on beautiful faces as if to say: yes, queen! And, our cover star Nomalanga S

The frow (front row) took a collective bow when the models at Dior’s Couture Autumn/Winter 2024 collection stepped out in straight-back cornrows with a structural low bun. This was a first on the international stage for a designer to hire braiders to

The uniqueness of everyone’s curls is what sets our kink apart. This includes the key to understanding yours, embracing it and learning how to manipulate it. With no one-size-fits-all product for all curls, the answer lies in trial and error till you

The new trend, when working with traditional box braids and knotless braids, is to leave some of your natural hair out for movement or add human hair or curly synthetic hair at the ends. These tend to need a little bit more maintenance, and here’s ho

Use hair fibre to build a more dramatic updo. There are no bounds to how creative you can get with this style. Invest in hair grips and pins to secure the look as well as elastic bands, scarves and Alice bands to decorate.

Judging by the red carpet this year, the ponytail has been given the thumbs up. From braided interest, bejewelled or tied low or high, getting away with missing wash day will be a breeze.

These are the first steps to teaching children about their natural hair and how to take care of it, but it also instils in them a sense of pride. Give extra TLC to their daily or weekly hair maintenance routine to avoid tears and a bad experience. An

Curl pomades and wax will generally leave a waxy residue on your hair, so nourish it with natural oils (applying liberally). Look for sulphate-free products that don’t contain any alcohol as these will dry out your hair and scalp. If you’re trying to

My first hair memory is being held on top of the bathroom sink and my mom removing hair relaxer from my scalp, yikes! My hair became a part of my identity when I first felt pretty after braiding it as a child, and when I cut it off immediately after

HAIRSTYLIST’S TIP: Getting the perfect twist out is super easy if you follow these steps: section your hair to separate the strands you’d like to twist, then hydrate using a hair mist or water. Use a detangling brush or fingers to detangle your hair,