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Journey to Ghana: solo traveller discovers the 500-year-old African hairstyle tradition

Jamaican solo traveller Meroe embarked on a journey to Ghana, exploring the cultural significance of African threading, a 500-year-old beauty ritual that connects her to the traditions of the continent.

Travel Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published

LOOK: Rihanna embraces her natural curls in new Fenty Beauty campaign

Rihanna offers a rare glimpse of her natural curly hair in the latest Fenty Beauty campaign.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published

The benefits of a satin hair bonnet for all hair types

Discover how a satin hair bonnet can revolutionise your nighttime routine and improve the health of your hair.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published

Why your 4C hair needs daily hydration

Discover the essential reasons why daily hydration is crucial for maintaining healthy 4C hair and learn effective techniques to keep your curls vibrant.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Make-up artist Priyanka Myeshinee Moodley knows how to turn heads

From her love for dancing to her passion for beauty, Priyanka Myeshinee Moodley is a woman with many dreams and the determination to achieve them.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Beauty
Lutho Pasiya|Published

WATCH: Beyoncé shows off her natural hair in her latest haircare video

Beyoncé keeps it real as she shows off her natural hair during her haircare routine.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published

Mbali Sebapu launches haircare range for babies

The founder of Hermosa Flor is expanding her beauty brand by launching a haircare range for babies.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Understanding hair cycling: the latest trend in haircare

This method typically involves alternating between different types of shampoos, conditioners and masks, including both hydrating and clarifying products.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Expert advice on how to get healthy hair like Taylor Swift

As the ‘Era’s Tour’ progresses, Swift’s hair is looking more natural with many fans commenting that it’s looking healthier than ever.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Karishma Dipa|Published

Learn more about the benefits of hair primer

Hair primers are essential for preparing the hair for styling.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Rooted in beauty: Native Child's transformative journey in haircare for women of colour

For countless black women, this shift is not just a change in hairstyle but a bold statement of self-love and identity, challenging the long-held perceptions of black hair as unruly and unprofessional.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Top five tips for taking care of curly hair in winter

Here’s how to take care of naturally curly hair in winter.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published

South African beauty brands that cater to all genders

These are proudly South African brands that offer products for everyone.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

WATCH: Rihanna announces the launch of her haircare line Fenty Hair

Rihanna has announced that her new haircare range will be dropping later this month.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published

How stress impacts your body, understanding its effects on hair loss

When we’re stressed, our body releases hormones like cortisol, which can cause inflammation and reduce blood flow to our hair follicles. This disrupts the normal hair growth cycle, leading to unusual shedding and thinning.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

LOOK: Lebo Mashile straightens hair for the first time in 25 years

Most of her followers were startled to see her hair that long since she has 4C type hair, which coils, thus making it prone to shrinkage.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Signs that your hair is dry and needs serious attention

Always pay attention to your hair so that you can find solutions before extreme damage sets in.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

WATCH: Beyoncé shares her haircare routine

Beyoncé sets the record straight and shows her followers how she washes her natural hair, using her Cécred products

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Beyoncé opens up on ‘deeply personal journey’ with her hair as she discusses psoriasis treatment

‘The relationship we have with our hair is such a deeply personal journey,’ Beyoncé said.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Bang Showbiz|Published

Tips on how to detangle your naturally curly hair

Ways to untangle curly hair, leaving you with smooth, manageable locks.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published

Hair and beauty make-up trends that were on the rise in 2023

These are some of the biggest hair and make-up trends of 2023.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

The biggest hair trends for 2023

We have unpacked some of the biggest hair trends for women in 2023, which also features advice from the hair experts.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Karishma Dipa|Published

How to transition from chemically straightened to naturally curly hair

To transition from straight to curly might be challenging but it’s worth it. Here are tips on how to do it.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published

Want to straighten your hair? Here are tips on how to go from curly to straight, naturally

Tips on how to blow out your curls without damaging your hair.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Hair
Gerry Cupido|Published