Inhaltsverzeichnis für True Love Hair 2022 in True Love

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 pursuing all her interests. She says: "Even if 12 of them fail, one will succeed, and the most important thing is to just keep going." Her latest project is a wig collection called "Be You By Boity", created in partnership with hair company Frontrow. She chats to us about what inspired her to start this new venture, her relationship with her own hair, and her entrepreneurial journey so far. PLEASE TELL US WHAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR HAIR HAS BEEN LIKE SINCE YOU WERE A CHILD, UP…

NTOMBENHLE KHATHWANE, CEO OF AFROBOTANICS, GAVE US SOME VALUABLE TIPS FOR CHILDREN’S HAIR CARE. 10 FACTS ABOUT HOW CHILDREN’S HAIR DIFFERS FROM ADULT HAIR 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 coarser, is generally drier, and it tangles easily. At this stage, the baby still has a soft scalp, and no mother wants to cause it pain by combing. It is best not to relax a child’s hair until they enter puberty, and yet mothers are driven to relax their hair in their desperation to make hair care easier. Fortunately, there are products and methods that make it easier to care for natural hair and do away with those tears. Children’s…

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 extensions than just ordering them online or at a salon and having them installed. It takes commitment. We've put together some practical steps to ensure your hair is healthy and your hair extensions always fit sleekly. FIVE IMPORTANT STEPS FOR CARING FOR YOUR WEAVES OR WIGS. 1. CARE FOR YOUR NATURAL HAIR FIRST: Whether you're using a lace wig, or installing a weave, full coverage or partition, your own natural hair is still your biggest asset, so take care of it first. If you've used a chemical…

Hey Queen, I’m sitting here admiring your majesty and boy, do you make a statement! I couldn’t be more grateful to have you. You complete EVERY look because you are the moment. Growing together has been an educational journey. I was 20 when I decided it was time to let you be. I fussed over you for years but you’ve taught me how to love you the way you need to be loved, and in return you have loved me right back! There were many moments in my hair journey. My most memorable was when I cut you for the first time and went blonde in my second year of uni. But you refused to go any lighter than orangutan orange. But I worked it … well, I tried. That…

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 Heynes, head of sales at GAHC, about the founding, range, and future of Afripure. FOUNDING THE BRAND “Glad Africa Hair Company (GAHC) is the founder of Afripure, and we deal in a range of hair-care brands – both for the local market and internationally. About two years ago, we identified a need in the market for natural, plant-based products in the hair and beauty industry. “GAHC realised that there was an emerging trend in the international hair market, but there was not yet a product that met the needs of…

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? HERE IS A QUICK GUIDE TO GETTING BACK TO 100% NATURAL HAIR. 1. You need time - Transitioning takes time. Whether you decide to cut it all off and leave it to grow, or let it grow while wearing a protective hairstyle, the transition still takes time. Exactly how long depends on genetics and lifestyle factors. So be prepared to wait a few months to a year to go back to being 100% natural. 2. Conditioning is essential - During the transition phase, the interface between your new natural hair growth…

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 many Black women and is popular for making thick, dense hair more manageable. The result is a canvas of smooth, chic, sleek hair that is suitable for a variety of hairstyles, including weaves, wigs, straight extensions and clip-ons, and even the multigenerational tong-curled look. Chemically treated hair, however, needs extra care and attention – beyond the tried-and-tested oil moisturiser. HOW TO TREAT IT Because your hair has been treated with a chemical that has altered your hair’s natural curl pattern and made it straight, it is essential to use hot oil…

The natural hair movement has come a long way and gained a ton of momentum over the past years with an array of innovative natural haircare products. Testing and trying out a bunch of new products is fun and all, but sometimes you just want to know what works. The #ClicksBeautySquad curly hair gurus have rounded up the best haircare products for your hair needs, with Clicks as your one-stop shop. REBUILD FROM WITHIN WITH HAIR TREATMENTS: Don’t know which treatment to get? Choose ingredients based on your hair goals. We love treatments packed with protein-rich, nourishing and moisturising ingredients. Top tip from @zii_jebz: The best way for your treatment to penetrate the hair follicles is to towel dry hair after shampooing and then applying your treatment from midway to…