We speak to Kereen Hurley, the founder of Choco Models, a dark skin empowerment and model management company for under-represented dark skinned models   Kereen Hurley This Choco Models post gave us large reaction on our web page and on...

Choco Media Models is a new model agency that promotes darker skinned black models Much has been made on social media on the positive lack of representation of darker skinned women in the media. Lupita Nyong'o did much to dispel...

Aesthetician Dija Ayodele of the Black Skin Directory sheds light on chemical peels for darker skin tones. Dija Ayodele | Image: Fotolia A question, I am often repeatedly asked is - ‘can black skin have chemical peels?’ Whilst there have been...

Crochet braids are low stress and low maintenance. Becrochetcreation shares tips and tricks on why this protective styling method was the go-to during lockdown One thing we all missed during lockdown were our hairdressers. Suddenly we had to get to...

With the help of award-winning stylist 5ive from Hype Coiffure, here are 6 steps to keep those relaxed tresses in pristine condition… By Lesley Buckle Stylist 5ive  1. STAY HYDRATED One of the common causes of breakage is dry hair....

Our natural hair bridal gallery proves that locs can be a very versatile style option, for even the most special of occasions Some natural and relaxed women are intimidated about having dreadlocks because they believe that locs are a permanent style that lack...

Lianne Bruney from ProTress examines the pros and cons of the silk press Image: Shutterstock A silk press is a hair straightening technique that doesn’t involve chemicals and, if done correctly, can achieve results that are more impressive and potentially...

Blogger Maria Tumolo of The Tiger Tales blog takes a brief look at the hair-cutting rituals of different cultures Maria Tumolo   I tried various techniques to make my daughter’s hair regime has stress-free as possible. At one point my...

Win a set of Born Curly hair products by As I Am Naturally for your little ones Here’s something for the little ones. AS I AM Naturally has relaunched their Born Curly collection, formulated for babies and children with curly,...

Win a set of four Kaniz Dry Body Oils, each with a different fragrance to suit your mood Kaniz is a range of body oils inspired by the melting pot of Zanizibar – a nation which brings together beauty, health...

Photo by LaSundra Davis/@respect.theshooter Bad hair practices that pull out edges, roots and strands Wait! Before you slay that sculpted loc hairstyle snatching those edges back too far, consider the excruciating headache about to ensue. Then think about the long-term...

BBH road test Olaplex OK, CONFESSION: it took me a while to get on board the Olaplex bandwagon. Vogue touted it as the ‘holy grail for coloured hair’ and because I don’t dye my hair I thought ‘It’s not for...