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Why you shouldn't use micellar water as dry shampoo
Discover why using micellar water as a dry shampoo can be harmful to your hair and what alternatives are recommended by experts.
How to reduce hair breakage: top five products you need
Discover five effective products that can help you combat hair breakage and promote healthy hair growth, even if you're not facing severe hair loss
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.
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.
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.
AfriForum says Gauteng Education undermines SGB for launching independent investigation at Pretoria High School for Girls
AfriForum said that an investigation by the Gauteng Education Department was a blatant attempt to undermine the authority of the School Governing Body (SGB).
Principal at Pretoria High School for Girls placed on precautionary suspension amid racism allegations
During the three months suspension, the principal has been barred from communicating with learners, parents and educators.
EFF claims Pretoria High School for Girls is a hotbed of racial discrimination
The EFF said that despite well-documented incidents and courageous efforts by learners to bring about change, the school's response has been inadequate.
12 learners suspended after fresh racism allegations rock prestigious Pretoria girls school
Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said the conversations between white learners in the WhatsApp groups allegedly downplayed the concerns raised by black learners.
Top five tips for taking care of curly hair in winter
Here’s how to take care of naturally curly hair in winter.
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.
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.
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.
Wendy Gumede continues to shine from, Zulu voice-overs to writing, and now her first long-term ambassadorship
Gumede and Dark and Lovely joining forces could be described as the perfect alignment, she is the ‘black Wendy’ after all.
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.
Zozibini Tunzi is experimenting with her hair and she's got a new partnership for the journey
Tunzi has been playing around with various hairstyles, moving away from the fade cut she had when she was introduced to the country and the world.
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.
Local hair and skincare brand wins legal battle against social media influencer
Mary Oluwatobiloba Akinwale accused Sonto Pooe of Native Child of exploitation and unethical business practices.
FDA suggest prohibiting hair smoothing and straightening products due to their carcinogenic ingredients
According to National Institutes of Health study, black women may be disproportionately affected by the usage of hair-straightening chemicals, which is linked to an increased risk of uterine cancer.
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.
5 African oils to include in your beauty routine
We look at African oils that are beneficial for the skin and hair.
Haircare: How to care for a sensitive scalp
Did you know there have never been as many people struggling with sensitive skin as there is today?
Rachel Kolisi calls out hair salons for not being inclusive enough
Posting a picture of herself with Liphelo, Nicholas and Keziah, Kolisi was elated at the fact that it was the first time all four of them had their hair done at the same place.
Scientists find why humans evolved to have curly hair
Findings suggest that tightly curled scalp hair served as an evolutionary adaptation, enabling early humans to stay cool in the scorching equatorial African sun while conserving water.
WATCH: 'Papa do my hair' initiative gets more dads involved
At the helm of this is Mahlatse Mashua, dad to three girls and a Heartlines Fathers Matter Ambassador.