HAIR – Glam Africa

World Afro Day: Founder Michelle De Leon Tells Us Why It’s Important Every Day of the Year

by Ama Badu - December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

Earlier this week both celebrity stylist June Ambrose and actress Tracee Ellis Ross posted this clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5fxDHHRiH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This video is an excerpt from a longer feature from Channel 4 News in 2016. Although two years have elapsed since this piece was composed, much of the rhetoric remains. We are still talking about natural

Glam Africa Loves: The Okonkwo Sisters

by Kehryse Vanessa Johnson - November 30, 2018

This dynamic duo are sister activists in the Black community. When I first met them at the Project Embrace Afrovisibility in the Workplace event, they had a lot to say and I knew immediately that their powerful message would spread far and wide with ease. Just over five years ago,

Review: Ninny Hair Braided Wigs

by Kehryse Vanessa Johnson - November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Catching up with the ladies in the Motherland, braided wigs are the go-to protective style in London this winter! We are absolutely loving the time and money we now save, not having to sit at the salon for six hours getting each individual strand of hair woven into our own.

BHA Hall Of Fame: Meet the first black woman to be inducted!

by Samuel Amegavi - November 28, 2018

The British Hairdressing Awards, also known as the Oscars of hairdressing, has inducted Ghanaian-born UK Afro-hair salon owner, Charlotte Mensah, into its Hall of Fame this year and we are about ready to start a slow clap! Mensah expressed her excitement after being inducted into the Hall of Fame, a surprisingly

Glam Beauty Hack: Omabelle

by Samuel Amegavi - November 27, 2018

This week, we are taking beauty inspiration from the United Kingdom-based Nigerian blogger, Omabelle for our Glam Beauty Hack feature. Her narratives in the beauty industry focus on make-up and beauty tutorials that deal with or cover acne. https://youtu.be/GCA0mvsDTIQ With tips such as how to make black spots disappear from your face for that

MammyPi: Unveiling KUZA’s ‘Jamaican Castor Oil’ Natural Hair Products

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by Boipelo Chababa - October 10, 2018November 20, 2018

Following Glam Africa's Beyond Beauty event which took place in London last month, our guests made up of some of your favourite bloggers and influencers took home some amazing products including a full bag of Kuza hair products. Most of the guests raved about the products so we invited one

Modern Woman! Ex-Big Brother Naija Star, Cynthia Nwadiora, drops new hair collection

by Samuel Amegavi - September 24, 2018

One of the questions most asked by fans out there after a talent show is, what next for the breakout stars? Well, famed former Big Brother Naija contestant, Cynthia Nwadiora, known in the entertainment circle as Cee-C has put her newly found stardom to good use by launching the Modern Woman

#GLAMAFRICALOVES: Big Hair No Care Wigs

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by Kehryse Vanessa Johnson - September 11, 2018

Since ‘just leave it alone’ is the best advice I’ve ever received for growing my afro long, thick and healthy; my go-to protective style is now...drumroll, please...THE WIG. Gone are the days this was only suitable for and associated with the middle-aged auntie attending church on a Sunday. Wigs are

Girl Boss Alert! Introducing Bourn Beautiful Naturals

by Samuel Amegavi - August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

With just over a year on the market, Bourn Beautiful Naturals, born out of love for self by entrepreneur, Kadian, is taking the beauty industry by storm and we are so here for it. Seeing young female entrepreneurs break into the tough and saturated beauty industry is so encouraging. Kadian started Bourn Beautiful

Pearl Modiadie Is Giving Us Strong Hair Game

by Samuel Amegavi - August 10, 2018August 10, 2018

We have seen a lot of styles this year, especially on the runways at various fashion shows held so far. What we haven’t shone a spotlight on is the hairstyles served by some of our most loved stars. South African television presenter, Pearl Modiadie keeps her hair looks on point to go

Divalocks: The African Handmade Braids For Women Of All Classes

by Samuel Amegavi - July 9, 2018July 21, 2018

In this fast-paced world, there isn't enough time for women to seat to have their hairs fixed for long hours and then protecting them from harsh weather conditions for days before changing them. Busy work schedules, planning the next vacation and other activities make things impossible for women to have

#GlamAfricaLoves: T.W.O.K Flawless Filter Foundation

by Kehryse Vanessa Johnson - July 8, 2018

When searching for a foundation there are two things that matter most to me and that’s a) the colour match and b) the matte factor. You see, to my mind, there is nothing un-prettier than being shiny in the wrong shade and I am willing to part with pretty much