GLAMOUR Hair

Our favourite local celebs dish on their hair icons ROLENE STRAUSS Cindy Crawford is the best! I simply love her golden locks and volume. THANDO THABETHE I’ve always looked to rihanna in the past. Now I’m going through a hair evolution… so I go for styles that feel good for me. ROXY BURGER Definitely Gwen stefani. Red lips and blonde hair for life! MBALI NKOSI Beyoncé kills it every time for me, whether it’s big curls, a sleek look or braids. Her hair is always amazing! DO upgrade your braid Tired of that same box braid you’ve been rocking since grade three? Then it’s time to switch it up! Join the faux-lock movement Faux locks are a great way to edge up your look while maintaining all the advantages braids…

Shine star Glossy, long waves have been a red carpet favourite for decades. On you, shimmering strands are eye-catching as it symbolises healthy hair. Natural beauty Model Diandra Forrest wasn’t always comfortable talking about her albinism. Now, she’s opening up about her uniqueness, believing that the more models there are with different looks, the more role models there’ll be. Sister act Sisters Lizzy and Darlene Okpo prove that even in the same family, you can be one of a kind. Lizzy loves using the shea butter on her shaved head. Darlene has had every hairstyle – braids, cornrows and faux locs. Bold move A few months ago, model Katie Moore had long, one-length blonde hair – then she met expert stylist Guido Palau who is known to chop artful edgy…

Polls conducted only among your friends have no real scientific value. You’re basically just surveying a landscape of your own opinions. But knowing that I was going to ignore science altogether I decided to ask friends and acquaintances their opinion of Alicia Keys. Snapchatting millennial: “She’s on point.” Forty-something mother of three: “She is wonderful on The Voice – so smart, sincere and kind.” Straight dude: “She is hot.” Gay dude: “She is hot.” There were too many “Oh, I love her” and wistful “I wish I had her skin” comments to count. So the unscientific consensus is that she is a perfect amalgam of talent and beauty. Close up and in person, all of those observations are true. The first things you notice: the fabulous hair wrapped partially, casually,…

1 Before you set foot in the shower, distribute a small blob of hair oil all over your head with a paddle brush, says hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins (if you have fine hair, confine oil to the ends). Give it about 10 minutes to sink in, then shampoo and condition as usual. 2 Use more silicone than a Playboy bunny. Prep damp hair from roots to tips with a heat-protectant spray containing silicone. Then comb a blob of anti-frizz serum (or cream, if your hair is curly) over it. If your hair is fine, look for a serum with water as the first ingredient; for thicker hair, go for silicone or oil. 3 Using a vented paddle brush and a good deal of muscle, blow-dry your hair straight down with the…

1 It sounds odd, but you’re going to want to condition before you shampoo. “For hair to be full, it has to be free of residue,” says hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins. “Conditioner softens hair but it also weighs it down. Shampooing last actually helps swell the hair shaft.” 2After washing and conditioning with shine-enhancing and frizz-fighting products, work a lightweight volumising mousse into damp hair, from the roots to midlengths. How much mousse should you use? A lemon-sized blob is ideal for shoulder-length hair and a tennis ball-sized one for longer. 3 Bend forwards so that your head is upside down and start drying – without using the nozzle and while massaging the roots for extra volume. Once your hair is 80% dry, straighten up, flip your hair back and finish…

1 Don’t overcondition “Your scalp and hair should be shampooed and rinsed thoroughly so hair feels clean, not slippery,” says hairstylist Serge Normant. When you overdo your conditioner, your hair is more difficult to work with. You only need a R5-coin-size blob of conditioner through the ends only – heavy moisturisers weigh hair down. Rinse well. 2Use products wisely Use creamy pomades and shine serums sparingly. Serge says, “When aiming for longevity, use half the amount you normally would to avoid buildup, which can make hair look dirty.” 3Routine protection Before washing your face and applying creams, pull your hair back tightly to ensure that skincare products don’t touch the hairline and ruin your freshly done blow-dry. 4Perk it up with dry shampoo When your hair is dry, bend forward…