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
How to make overnight oats in a jar
I eat oats for for breakfast everyday of the week. Sometimes I'll skip having oats over a weekend because I'm either away from home or going for breakfast. But this
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
Guest Recipe: Coconut Fish Curry
My fragrant coconut fish curry recipe is incredibly easy to prepare. If you’re looking for something quick and healthy that’s rich in flavour, creamy, and delicious - this is it. I've
8 of the best gym equipment for training at home
There's really no excuse to skip training if you have your own home-gym. When its raining or you don’t feel like leaving home, here is some exercise equipment to help
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
5 home workouts to boost your metabolism
We all have those days where we don’t feel like leaving the house to go to gym and of course not many of us can't afford the costly home gym
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:
2017 Natural Hair Growth Challenge
My first ever hair growth challenge is here! I'm going to be using some strict hair care methods for 180 days, and I can't wait to share my routine with
