GIVEAWAY! Win one of two Tresemmé Botanique Hampers
Natural hair or not, Tresemmé has always been a favourite. I was a big fan of the Tresemmé Moisture Rich range before I went natural and continued to use it after my big
Hair Growth Challenge finale: Six months done and dusted!
I can't believe that it's already been six months. Three years ago, sitting in a kitchen, having lunch at my job, I decided that I was going to cut out everything
4 struggles that every kinky curly girl can relate to
When I chatted to big-time hair blogger, Carly-Robyn about her hair journey, it turned out that I'd experienced the same problems that she'd faced after her big chop. If you're a kinky
On learning to embrace your fro – Life as Leslin
When I met vlogger, Leslin Jones of Life as Leslin at a hair event in Cape Town, I was naturally drawn to her flare for adventure. She recently went skydiving and
ByLungi’s 4C big chop story
Lungi was one of the first South African natural hair bloggers that I’d followed when I began my natural hair journey. Like me, she’s a big DIYer. She enjoys creating blog
Natural hair chat: Amanda Cooke from Cape Town Curly
Proudly Capetonian, dedicated to her family, and committed to helping others return their hair to its natural state, Amanda Cooke co-hosts the fast-growing Cape Town Naturally Facebook group, blogs at
VIDEO: Super defined curls – my wash and go routine
Before sharing the method I use to define my curls, I want to stress the importance of understanding that each of our hair types are different. Some of us don't have
Local hair products for naturals in South Africa
Sitting in my lounge with a cup of green tea and my feet up - I’m transported back to the swanky beachfront restaurant in Clifton, where I’d met Catherine Williams. I
3 lessons from wilderness camping at Cape Nature Reserve
Excited is an understatement. I couldn't wait for this trip. When my cousins, Sebastian and Jane asked me to join them on a multi-day hike through Cape Nature Reserve, I didn't think
WATCH: 3 ways to get natural volume in your hair
"How did you get your hair that thick?" "What's your hair volume method?" "Which products are you using to get your hair this big?"
The answer to all these questions is simple:
Pick.
Shake.
Defuse.
I love me some volume (in a high pitched American accent).
I can't imaging reverting to straighteners and relaxers after discovering all that I can do with my hair in its natural state. My hair is naturally thick; after washing, it rises like a home-baked bread but when it's completely wet, it hangs on the sides of my face like Cocker Spaniel ears. Can you relate? There are ways to add body to your hair without perms, chemicals, and extensions. If your hair doesn't seem to volumise on its own, you should watch this video: