ISSUE 2012
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
ZIZO BEDA
HAPPY, ENJOYING LIFE AND OH SO LOVING MY DREADS!!!!!
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ONE OF 5 SHIMMER BRUSH SETS WORTH R300 FROM KANDI HAIR PROFESSIONALS
FASHION
WHAT’S IN AND WHAT’S HOT!!!
BEAUTY
BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY SCENTS CELEB BEAUTY
BOITY- THE FACE IF IMAN AND HER BEAUTY TIPS!!!
HAIR
EASY HAIR ◀ DO’S OR THOSE HECTIC DAYS ◀ LATEST HAIR TRENDS ◀ AND SALON OF THE MONTH ◀
BATTLE OF THE STYLIST
The winners and dreams coming true
EDITOR’S DESK
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You are your crowning glory
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PHOTOGRAPHER: JAMES MOULD
pring has certainly sprung in and everything just feels newer and fresher yet again after the wrath of winter. For us at African Queen Hair mag we would like welcome spring with the introduction of what we call hair parties where hair lovers can gather, let their hair down and hear what industry players are getting up to when it comes to hair and beauty. We will keep you posted when and where the first one will take place. The hair parties are our way of keeping the hair spirit alive after the success of the first ever Africa International Hair Extravaganza held recently. If you missed it, not to worry as in this issue, we give you the low down of what took place including the first ever Hair Awards. Also in this issue of African Queen we have lots of inspiring features for your sheer enjoyment. In the beauty section, we feature our battle of the stylistwinners. Our cover girl Zizo Beda tells us why she has remained true to her roots in a time when everyone is weaving their hair. Our celeb beauty section introduces you to new kid on the block Boity Thulo’s beauty secrets. And if you wondering what hair trends are going to be dominating this summer, turn to page XX. And of course, good hair is always a winner when you look and smell good. We give you an idea of what are the best springs scents on XX. And in keeping up with the spirit of spring, we certainly hope you enjoy this issue of African Queen. Enjoy and until next time...
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WINNER PROFILES
MAIN FEATURE HAIR ON THE GO
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ISSUE 2012
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
CONTENTS
ZIZO BEDA
HAPPY, ENJOYING LIFE AND OH SO LOVING MY DREADS!!!!!
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ONE OF 5 SHIMMER BRUSH SETS WORTH R300 FROM KANDI HAIR PROFESSIONALS
FASHION
WHAT’S IN AND WHAT’S HOT!!!
BEAUTY
BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY SCENTS CELEB BEAUTY
BOITY- THE FACE IF IMAN AND HER BEAUTY TIPS!!!
HAIR
EASY HAIR ◀ DO’S OR THOSE HECTIC DAYS ◀ LATEST HAIR TRENDS ◀ AND SALON OF THE MONTH ◀
BATTLE OF THE STYLIST
The winners and dreams coming true
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25 HALLO BLOGGER 26 FASHION POLICE
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TOP 10 MUST HAVE FASHION ITEMS
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Relaxing with care Beautiful beginnings is the perfect relaxer for kids as it creates beautiful and bouncy hair.
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Queen BY: NONZWAKAZI CEKETE PHOTOGRAPHER: JAMES MOULD MAKE UP: KHOSI MTHMBU STYLING: ALEXIS TSHANGANA
When she was crowned Miss SA Teen in 2006, Zizo Beda (23) captured the attention of many. In a world where weaves are a dominating choice, she have could have easily opted to go with the popular choice, especially as a teenager. But not Zizo as she kept it natural and certainly stood out as she strutted her stuff on the catwalk. The Selimathunzi presenter had braids then and fast forward to six years later, she has remained true to her roots. She has kept it natural with dreads and she is quiet confident with her decision. But is she tempted to play a little or fit in with certain stereotypes? African Queen mag’s NONZWAKAZI CEKETE finds out What hairstyle do you have now and do you think your hairstyle is relevant and beautiful for this day in age? I currently have dreadlocks and I’m quite enjoying them. We are generally expected to fit into the same mould according to society’s standards of beauty. But for me freedom is also about having the choice of how to style your hair. Others choose weaves and well others, like me, choose dreads. The point I’m trying to make here is that we are free to choose and whatever that choice, it should be accepted.
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You sound like you have a significant relationship with your hair. Can you tell us about the significance and how you came a decision to keeping this hairstyle? Initially I had shaved my hair to raise awareness about cancer. When it grew, I decided to keep it natural as a reminder of how awesome our African roots are. When you won Miss Teen you had braids unlike your counterparts who had weaves. Why did you go for this decision? Do you think it somehow played a role in you winning? Actually a few of the girls had their own hair- which happened to be long. We were asked to keep the same hairstyle we had when we were selected into the top 12. Braids were the hairstyle I had when I was judged the first time so that’s how I ended up keeping them. At the time braids were my preferred hairstyle. But overall, I must add, I didn’t have a strategy going into that competition other than just be myself. Every girl has attempted to relax their hair, how about you? I have indeed when I was young and I hated it when the hairdresser left me with the relaxer on for too long to gossip. Thank God those days are a thing of the past. (laughs).I preferred braids over relaxed hair because I never liked anything that was high maintenance. It’s for this reason I have decided against relaxing my hair. Well besides relaxing, what other hairstyle did you experimented with? Besides braids, I had corn rows, Da Brats, Chiskop and brush cut strangely enough. But funny enough the one trend that never quite caught my eye is dying my hair. There was a time when everyone was dying their hair plum but I never went through that. Your dreads are pitch black and assume that you use dye? I do sometimes but I wear a semi-permanent black dye. The sun tends to bleach my hair a bit. I prefer Jet Black Hair. Going back to your dreads, how long did it take to grow them? They grew fairly quickly. In a year I started growing them, they had grown significantly- well in my eyes. I then decided to trim them again to achieve a particular look for a work commitment. Right now they almost reach my shoulder and I don’t think I want to grow them any longer than that.
Do you ever style them? I do for a few major functions when I am lucky enough to have a hairstylist for the event. Personally, I prefer a celebrity hairdresser Isaac Letele and hair and make-up artist Sis Faith Seoue- they always have creative hairstyles Will you ever cut your dreads? I can never say for sure because a work commitment might require me to go for a certain look but other than that hair is hair at the end of the day. So I would cut it off all again to raise money for cancer- that much I can tell you. Tell us, what regime do you follow in taking care of your hair? Well, I wash in a 2-in-1 shampoo conditioner at home every week. I also use a root stimulator to moisturise it. Then once a month or so I go to a salon for treatment. It probably should be a bit more often but I actually hate sitting at the hairdresser all day (laughs). What products do you use? I have a few different products that I like and they include Mizani, Jabu Stone and Organics Root Stimulator. ) So what is your advice to people out there regarding taking care of their hair? I think it’s a worthwhile investment to take care of your hair as hair is often seen as an important accessory. I know that I always feel good when I have just done my hair. My other advice is that people should be afraid to experiment and have fun with their hair before they settle for a particular look for whatever reason. Finally, do you think hair says a lot about your personality? If so what does yours say about you? As I said before some people use hair as an accessory while others make a statement with it. I’m probably a bit of both. But on the whole I want young girls to know their choice should be respected. They can wear their hair differently from trends and it is still completely okay. By the way besides the beautiful hair, you have wonderful skin. You should be endorsing a skin product. Actually, I am a Garnier Oil Control Complete Range Ambassador. It is a stunning, affordable skin care range for ladies with oily skin. It’s made all natural and especially for skin in the South African climate. African Queen Magazine Ⅰ 5
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The first ever Africa International Hair Extravaganza proves to be a true crowning glory It’s not every day that ethnic hair is celebrated but the first ever Africa International Hair Extravaganza (AIHE) held at the Coca Cola from 10-12 August made this a reality. And now, AIHE has given birth to other platforms to grow this industry. The near future will see the formation of African hair association, hair conference, hair workshops and seminars just to name a few. “We have planned and positioned the Hair Extravaganza to expand into the continent in the coming year or two. The objectives of the show will be carried through-out the year by our Online Hair Magazine called African Queen which will continue of showcasing the amazing work of the African Hair Industry while educating consumers,” says Fatima Cele, founder of AIHE and African Hair Awards and the editor African Queen Online Magazine. Reflecting on the success of the first ever AIHE, Fatima says she couldn’t be happier of the warm turnout and this will now see AIHE becoming an annual event closed off by the prestigious Africa Hair Awards. “The objective behind the concept of the Hair Extravaganza is to afford the African Hair Industry to discuss, connect, educate, and display their brands and talent but also to show the role the ethnic hair industry plays on the continent in strategic areas such as job creation and poverty alleviation,” explains Fatima. She adds that this idea was conceived because the ethnic hair industry is worth millions and makes a significant contribution to the continent’s economy. “The problem is,” she says, “The ethnic hair industry is not recognised and often neglected as a key player in our economy, as business venture or even as a career. This has resulted in poor consumer education and rights around the type of products, fibres, accessories and many more other issues surrounding the ethnic hair industry.” The development of AIHE has slowly seen the some of the myths surrounding ethnic hair being demystified. “Africa International Hair Extravaganza is aimed at putting a spotlight while recognising the amazing work of the African hair industry. It is also about showcasing the talent of stylists on the African continent and giving the consumers a full experience of hair,” says Fatima, who is passionate and set on bringing transformation to the industry. And while AIHE was a big success Fatima acknowledges that it takes a village to raise a child and it is by this mantra that she acknowledges the all round support she got from industry players. “Africa’s first hair expo; the Africa International Hair Extravaganza was a success and it is through the support and participation of partners, exhibitors, visitors and of course the media played a vital role in ensuring the success of this prestige event,” concludes Fatima.
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BEAUTY FEATURE
Hair On the go Be daring and trendy with hairstyls that take about the same time as your favourite soapie.
The pony tail
The application ▶
Comb the hair backwards and upwards. Make sure that the hair is properly misturised so as to avoid further hair loss.
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It’s important to decide how high or how low you’d like to have the ponytail. This is dependend on the type of ponytail to be worn. For a long ponytail, it is advisable to tie the hair a bit lower as the extension might be too heavy and will not sit firmly. ▶ Do apply in front of the mirror for better direction ▶ Place the front comb section on the front of the hair bun. Cover the rest of the bun with the remaining pony tail making sure not to leave a bump. ▶ Place back comb section of the pony tail to the back section of the bun. ▶ Once this is secure, adjust the strap so that is sits in tighlty and hold the extension in place. ▶ Comb the pony tail and style as desired
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Make sure you remove before going to bed. ▶ Use a soft brush for combing so as not to damage the hair. ▶ Use luke warm water and shampoo for washing
The glue less lace wig
A glue less full lace wig or lace front wig that requires no glue. Glue less lace wigs are wigs meant to be worn without glue, tape and adhesive at all. The caps comes with adjustable combs and straps. They come with one comb placed at the top of the cap, two side clips so that it does not roll back and adjustable straps for a perfect fit. Glue less lace wigs come with stretch and non stretch material. One can choose this
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The clip ins can be straightened, curled, waved or simply attached as they arejust like the clip on picture guide here. Your natural hair should be shoulder length or longer for at home extensions. Shorter hair requires additional preparation that should be left to a professional. A hairstyle in which the hair is drawn back and tied at the back of the head. This is normally done with one owns hair but a extra pony extensions can now be added as to look more fashionable. Ponytails are most commonly gathered at the middle of the back of the head, or the base of the neck. Depending on fashions, they may also be worn at the side of the head (which is sometimes considered formal) which is worn over one ear, or on the very top of the head Ponytails are convenient and affordable. While these styles are fun and easy, they can also be hard on your hair. They can cause hair loss caused by wearing hairstyles that pull on your scalp. Here’s what may be happening: Your hair grows out from hair follicles that sit deep in your scalp. If your hair is constantly being pulled, the roots get tugged loose from the follicles, and the hairs start falling out faster than they normally would. One should stop the process of the ponytail to allow the hair to grow back. When you put your hair up, don’t pull too tight. Wear loose braids, buns, and ponytails, and take them down at the end of the day.
according to size of head and level of tightness and comfort required.
STEPS: ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶
Bush wig to remove all tangling Cut lace at front of wig Brush the hair backwards Attach the combs on hair on either side Pull the straps to secure the wig Style as desired
We recommend taking the wig out before your go to bed. This keeps the hair from tangling while sleeping and they are easy to put back in. The great advantage of a glue less ace wig on extensions is being able to take it off at night. Use products for dry hair. Avoid products for oily or normal hair or clarifiers. Use a mild shampoo, conditioner and leave in de-tangler. Use detanglers and glossifers lightly.
The wig
There are a variety of human hair wigs available. The quality of the wig is determined by the type of Human Hair that is used and the cap construction. The most
important part of the wig is the cap. The cap is the base of the wig that sits on the head and is what the hair is attached to. Most women like standard-cap wigs because they give the hair a lift that makes the hair seem more voluminous. Human hair wigs are the most natural looking wigs, but are more expensive than wigs made of synthetic materials. With human hair wigs, the hair can be cut, styled, dyed, or permed just like naturally-grown hair. There are basically three different types of human hair used on wigs, and they are Chinese, Indian, Brazilian. Essentially, these wigs offer all of the benefits and work of having real human hair.
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A cap placed onr the hair removes the hair pump and prevents oil from spoiling the wig. You can buy the little nylon things almost anywhere you get a wig. ▶ Hair can just be placed under a wig cap. Try to smooth out the lumps as flatly as you can ▶ Hair in front of the ears should be “tucked” behind the ears and then
tucked up securely (else those short little bits of hair can escape). If your hair is too short to tuck... use a tad of hair gel to slick it back up to the cap. ▶ Put the wig on your head from front to back. There are two tabs on each front/ side of the wig. Position these right in front of your ears. The clip-ins may be worn all day and all night, however, they must be removed before sleeping. Some people wear clip-ins just for a “night out on the town” and others will wear theare instant, they can be fitted at home in minutes with no need of help from a hair stylist. The clip-ins may be worn all day and all night, however, they must be removed before sleeping. Some people wear clip-ins just for a “night out on the town” and others will wear them every day to work. This illustrates the versatility of our type of hair extension. Clip-ins are a number one ‘must have item’ on a girls list of fashion needs for either a school formal, debutante ball, special occasion or just the desire to have longer hair. African Queen Magazine Ⅰ 15
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It’s still you, only glamorous! The best accessory for your hair! The Wow for your hair!
The Kandi Hair Professional Story
Johannesburg, 14 August 2012 – Kandi Hair Professional by Kandi brands (Pty) Ltd, has released a brush spray and shimmer oil for the hair extension, dreadlocks, natural and relaxed hair market. This is a ‘game changer’ product promises to revitalise, enhance and titillate the hair extensions. Both the Lily Spray Brush and Kandi Shimmer Oil are available as of August 2012 at your nearest exclusive hair Salon. The post hair care market for extensions does not leave women with a lot of options after a salon visit. The Kandi brush ans shimmer could be the answer you have been looking for.
The Lily Spray Brush
The Lily Spray Brush by Kandi Hair Professional is the first spray brush combo created to facilitate the application of cosmetic products for hair beauty. The Lily Spray Brush is not an ordinary brush but an innovative item with the special applicator (spray) containing a particular spray system giving the direct distribution of the Kandi Shimmer Oil in a measured way that avoids any form of waste. The particular functionality is due to the form and arrangement of the bristles, the non-toxic, anti-static materials, the pleasant and long lasting vanilla fragrance, the elegant design, the practical mountable utility support and the variety of colours available all make the Lily Spray Brush a unique high quality product of its kind.
The Kandi Shimmer Oil
Kandi Shimmer Oil is ideal for dry and dull hair. It will give moisture, extra shine and improve protection without weighing the strands. The exclusive combination of ingredients enhances the beauty of your hair extensions or wig, revitalizing and strengthening their shine for a healthier look. The selected fragrance will provide a unique delicate scent, keeping your hair always fresh and highly perfumed. Kandi Shimmer Oil - lightweight Formula is the final touch for your hair looking great and exalting your glamour. One of the directors, Dudu Qubu, can’t help talking about the simplicity and effectiveness of the products , “It is great to finally have products that help us look great weeks after you left the salon.” She remarks “I suppose the “bambatha” days are over! No more tapping your head to get rid of the itch”
About Kandi Brands: Kandi brands was established by a husband and wife duo from humble beginnings. Having struggled in finding hair and beauty products that specifically spoke to their family, they decided to start a South African Brand that is capable of delivering products that truly add value. The dream gave birth to Kandi Brands, a multi-brand organisation. The products will be distributed by Kandi Hair Professional agents throughout South Africa and the rest Africa. Xola Qubu 0829089267 or Dudu Qubu 0833791816 Kandi Hair Professional by Kandi Brands (Pty) Ltd
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CELIBRITY STYLIST
The hair
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aving grown up with a dream of becoming a doctor, today Thomas Tsheola’s dream has been fulfilled. But he is not your usual doctor, Thomas is a hair doctor. Thomas, better known as Kholo in the hairdressing fraternity, works for Frika as a celebrity hairstylist as well as an educator. “I am so passionate about what I do,” Thomas gushes. “I get inspiration from the man above to keep going and even when the going gets tough seeing beautiful
women every day as a direct result of my work fulfills me,” he says. Thomas says what he specifically enjoys about his job is that he works directly with customers and their problems. “That is an important part of the job for me and it helps that my company is team focused so I can add my experience and my contribution is taken seriously,” he adds. Thomas explains that as an educator his clientele entails hairdressers and salon owners from different areas of the country. From humble beginnings to being the
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Frika’s celebrity stylist Thomas talks about dumping his dream of being a medical doctor to being one of the most recognised hair gurus in the industry
rising star that he is Thomas says he was born in Warmbaths in the 1970s. He says he is from a family background where his uncle and aunt were hairdressers. “ Even though I wanted to be a doctor, they inspired me in a big way. And today here I am a hair doctor,” the Alexandra College hair care and cosmetology graduate says. Having won the college hair award from 2000 to 2002 and later becoming a finalist in the golden scissor award in 2003, Thomas says this job helps him express himself in the best way how and as a result he is able to show up and fully present himself in whatever way. And because he has invested his life to hair industry Thomas says he eventually wants to grow into a position of responsibility and have his own hair academy. “Looking at the way things are in the ethnic market, the standard keeps deteriorating, there’s more education that still need to be done especially with our townships hairdressers. There’s still lack of education,” Thomas emphasizes. It is at this same academy that he will teach people about leading hair trends. Speaking of trends he says the trend that is set to dominate the rest of the year is the short cropped hair styles. “They are easy to manage and are less maintenance. They are the wake up and go kind of hair styles like “The Lungi” by Frika,” he says. And while the rest of the world is worried about the current economic and losing business Thomas says he couldn’t be concerned much. “No matter how bad the economy is, people want to look good. There are a lot of people who may want to cut down on clothes or whatever they spend their money on but they don’t want to start looking ugly,” he laughs.And judging by how passionate Thomas is about hair, he is the kind of doctor you would want to handle your hair.
Your Questions answered
BEAUTY Q&A
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I have dry hair and I have to use a moisturizer every day. Most moisturizers do not have long lasting effect. What could be the solution? The new Olive oil Smooth-n- hold pudding will hold your hair in place while moisturizing at tge same time. Best part is that its way less greasy than other brands.
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I love to scrub my body once in a while but I struggle to find shimmery body scrubs that leave my body almost looking luminous. Where can I buy one? The type of scrubs you are looking for can be a bit costly but do try Skin So Soft Mineral Gems Body Scrub by Avon. I t does wonders!!
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My heels crack very badly in summer. Is there any products which can heal this? Having dry, cracked feet can be a bit embarrassing as one wears mostly open shoes in summer. Foot Works Foot Soak will treat the problem and leave your feet looking superb.
Sorbet debuts ground-breaking new drybar hair salon in SA Express hairstyling in trendy salon environment now available in Joburg
Rocky Road
Renowned national beauty and nail salon chain, Sorbet, is pioneering an innovative new concept in hairstyling in South Africa. Called the Sorbet Drybar, this exciting concept comes to SA fresh from the US and is being launched in the country exclusively by Sorbet. Essentially an express hair salon, Sorbet Drybar offers convenient, affordable blow-drys in a relaxed, funky environment complete with in-salon entertainment. “So we don’t offer cuts or colours, just quick-in and quick-out blow-drys for the ultimate in convenience,” explains Jade Kirkel, Sorbet Drybar brand manager. In fact, convenience is being completely redefined at Sorbet Drybars, with these novel new salons operating seven days a week: 8am-6pm weekdays, 8am-5pm on Saturdays and 9am-3pm on Sundays. They also boast a flat rate of just R140 per blow, no matter the length or texture of the hair, and offer a host of value-added services that guests can enjoy at the same time, all under one roof. The first Sorbet Drybar is now open in the Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, Shop number 2A, Corner Bompass Road and Jan smuts Avenue.
CELEBRITY Q&A
Beauty on the rise Boitumelo Thulo is a young, talented and ambitious woman who is making her mark in the media industry. Voted FMH’s 72nd sexist woman in the wold, we find out what her beauty regime is, from head to toe.
Q.You seem to like short weaves, why and which hair brand do you have on? A. I absolutely adore them. The most important reason is because they are so easy to maintain. I’m not a fan of having to visit the salon every week. 2nd reason is because I love the look. I reckon the short weave suits me more and compliments the shape of my face more than any other style. I usually use a brand called “Best Quality”. Its inexpensive thus I never feel bad when I have to cut it. Hehe! Q.How do you maintain cleanliness for your hair, which shampoo brand do you use and how any times do you wash your weave? A. I usually wash my weave once every 2 weeks. Unless I go out clubbing, I would then wash it the next day to get rid of the club stench. I’m not too sure about the shampoo that my hairstylist uses but I’m assuming its a shampoo for weaves. Lol! Q.How do you keep your weave healthy and shiny? AI usually just use silicone once every 3 days to keep it looking glossy and in good condition.
SKIN:
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Q.What advice can you give ladies for looking skin on the face? A. Make sure that you use the correct products for your skin-type. If you are not sure, ask. It is also very important that you do not wash your face with hot water as it is harsh to the skin. Mild temperatures work best. If need be, see a dermatologist to give you the best advice on how to take care of your skin and lastly, try as often as possible to use sunscreen.
BODY: Q. Are you a soap bar, shower cream or milk girl and why? A. Shower cream. They are effortless. And I love the wide variety - from scent to texture, etc. Nive:a Pearl & Beauty Shower Cream is my personal favourite. :) Q. Which moisturizer do you use and why? Name brand A. Depending on my mood, I either use Palmers Cocoa Butter, Nivea Intensive Moisturising Body Lotion or Johnson’s Baby Oil. They all work incredibly well & keep my skin smooth and hydrated. Q. Do you ever use a body scrub, if so, which one? A. Yes, I do. Once a week. I use the Sorbet Cleansing Body Scrub.
MAKE-UP: Name your -
Foundation: Iman Luxury Radiance Liquid Foundation Eye shadows: Iman Luxury Eyeshadow ‘Tiger Eye’ Lips: Iman Luxury Lip Shimmer - ‘Honey’ Blush: Iman Luxury Blushing Powder Duo - ‘Posh’ Powder: Iman Second to None Semi-Loose Powder (For evening/night out - Second to None Luminous Foundation).
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Q.As the face of Iman, which cleansing routine would you advise ladies out there can use to keep the skin soft and supple? A. Exfoliating your skin once a week is very important. It opens your pores and cleanses the skin from deep under. Normally, I wash my face twice a day: once in the morning and before I go to bed. I use the Iman ‘Time Control’ range which includes a foaming cleanser, liquid moisturizer for my face as I have very dry skin, replenishing serum which keeps my skin even-toned and lastly, the night-cream I use at night to keep my skin feeling fresh & protected while I sleep.
Q.Do you go for facials, if so which ones, how many times and which spa? AWell, I recently went for my 1st ever facial 2 months ago (never too late too start) at Sorbet and they recommended that I have a facial once a month and that’s exactly what I did. It works wonders especially when it comes to removing the tiny, annoying black-heads. Once done, you see the immediate, visible difference.
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It also helps to: o Seal in style o Prevent sun damage with its UV absorber o Deliver an intense, long-lasting sheen and luxurious gloss.
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Solution for dry and lifeless hair ALSO IDEAL FOR WIGS, WEAVES & BRAIDS
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BEFORE Just like your body your hair needs vital nutrients to look beautiful
For more information, please contact the Amka Products (Pty) Ltd Consumer Care Line on 0860 002 652.
BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Products for healthy and glowing hair
The rollers come in different sizes, at R69.95 each The combs R49.95 each. The large paddle brush is R149.95. Chi Hair Iron R295. Mizani Conditioning hairdress (R155) Nature’s Shine organic root Stimulator (R49,99) TreSemmé Curl activating Spray (R59,99) Revlon Flex Strong Hold Mousse (R32,95) Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray (R39,99) TRESemmé Heat Defence Styling Spray (R69,99)
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FASHION
Top 10 Must Have Fashion Items R100, SASS DIVA
R175, SASS DIVA R449, CHARLES & KEITH R280, TRUWORTHS R85, FOSCHINI R250, FOSCHINI R699, SISSY BOY R360, FOSCHINI R360, FOSCHINI
R140, FASHION EXPRESS
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Good Hair Diaries
HAIR BLOGGING
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avuli is the creator and editor of Good Hair Diaries, based in Cape Town, South Africa. Since its inception in September of 2009, Kavuli has been passionate about D.I.Y. hair care for kinky, curly and wavy hair sisters all over Africa. “Being an African woman , I believed that I had something valuable to say to my community. It is possible to have the head of hair of your dreams with proper care and information. Kinky African hair can grow to great lengths!” Kavuli began caring for her own hair by developing a simple hair regimen of washing, conditioning and keeping her hair moisturized throughout the week. During this time, she tracked her hair growth with pictures and blog posts. She successfully grew her own natural hair from a not so healthy arm-pit length to a thicker bra-strap length in less than a year and a half. “ I was amazed at my progress and knew that I needed to keep sharing the information I had attained through the blog. Soon after, I began hair consultations on a 1-on-1 basis for women that wanted to take control and responsibility for the health of their hair. I am booked weekly by women that live in Cape Town hoping to learn a little more about their hair. House calls are my speciality, so the whole process is very comfortable” To book a consultation with Good Hair Diaries, email goodhairdiaries@gmail.com for details and current pricing. About Good Hair Diaries Good Hair Diaries is concerned with one type of hair....healthy hair! It is possi-
ble to have hair that is thriving and chemically processed, just as it is possible to have natural hair that is damaged with breakage. Good Hair Diaries strives to tackle all of these issues, and help all women from every walk of life. “I love natural, transitioning, relaxed, weaved and locked hair, and my goal is to provide information to women of every hair group without bias. I have been relaxed, weaved, wigged, braided up and cut short, so I understand the trials and tribulations of our hair. I am currently natural with near mid-back length hair, and I plan to grow my hair as long as possible.” A favourite for the readers of Good Hair Diaries are the products reviews sponsored by various hair companies such as: J’OM Cosmetics, Organic Root Stimulator, Dr. Miracles and much more. http://goodhairdiaries.blogspot.com/search/label/ Product%20Review Good Hair Diaries also strives to chat with the healthy hair community, allowing them to voice their views on the state of ethnic hair care. An interview with Lebo Mashile regarding her hair journey had the healthy hair community buzzing and asking more questions about why they choose to wear their hair in any particular way. http://goodhairdiaries.blogspot. com/2012/03/celebrity-interview-southafricas-very.html Follow Good Hair Diaries on Twitter (@ GoodHairDiaries) as we do review products, interview the natural hair community, figure out a solid hair regimen, research ethnic hair care and ramble about all those things that make GOOD HAIR!
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SALON FEATURE
Radiant Diva Hair, Beuty Spa
Radiant Diva is a Randburg based full service salon offering hair, beauty and spa treatments. We indentified a few gaps in the beauty industry and aimed to fill them. One of such gaps being that few salons cater for both ethnic and Caucasian hair types; and few incorporate spa and hair services.With years of experience and continuing education, our dedicated staff is ready to serve you and your beauty needs. With our help, we’ll find the best look for you and deliver just the right services to achieve it. We have a strong sense of excellence and always strive to achieve high customer satisfaction; all this delivered at reasonable prices. Our comfortable, relaxed and stylish atmosphere is designed to make you feel fabulously beautiful!
BEAUTY SERVICES NAILS: Exceptional services to invigorate and restore the health and beauty of your nails. This includes: Acrylic, Gel (colour or clear), Gelish, Nail Art. All in full set tips or overlays HAIR REMOVA: Hair removal using the latest products and techniques... WAXING: Waxing is a method of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. New hair will generally not grow back in the previously waxed area for 2 – 8 weeks. We wax most parts of the body including eyebrows, face, bikini area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. We do 2 types of waxing: Strip waxing is accomplished by spreading a wax combination thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is then pressed on the top and ripped off with a quick movement against the direction of hair growth. This removes the wax along with the hair. Hard waxing utilises hard wax. In this case, the wax is applied thickly and
with no cloth or paper strips. When the wax cools, it hardens and simply lifts off along with the hair. EYELASH EXTENSIONS: Using a strong adhesive, a single lash is applied to each natural lash; the bond is designed to last until the lashes naturally fall out. BROW SHAPING & TINTING: Shaping of the eyebrows using waxing, threading or a blade. This gives superb definition to the face. MAKE-UP: Bring out your inner beauty with a makeover by our artist. SPA SERVICES MANICUREA: Soothing treatment for hands and fingernails, our manicure includes cuticle softening and clipping, filing and shaping of nails and polish. CLASSIC PEDICUREA: Softening treatment for the feet and toenails, our pedicure consists of a warm gentle vibrating soak, clipping and filing of the toe nails, exfoliation of dry skin, a mask to soften and hydrate skin, push and trim cuticles and polish. PARAFFIN TREATMENTA: Luxurious, yet intense therapeutic heat service usually done for the feet. Paraffin is the ultimate moisturising for dry, tired skin. A hand massage is followed by a paraffin dip and when that cools, another hand massage. MASSAGE: We offer full body, back, neck and head massages using the Swedish or Lomilomi techniques. CLASSIC FACIAL: A revitalising facial treatment that comprises of deep cleansing, exfoliating, steaming, a light massage and a moisturising mask. REFLEXOLOGY: A pressure point foot massage that re-establishes energy flow and relieves stress in order to restore harmony and well-being to the body.
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STYLE GUIDE
Ultimate Style
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HAIR DIRECTORY
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HAIR DIRECTORY
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