An innovator of note, Dimakatso Lekekela, 31, is the Digital Marketing and Brand Specialist turned founder of dietary supplement company Zuri Nutrition. The highly energised CEO, who holds qualifications ranging from a BA Honours degree from Vega and a diploma in Nutritional Therapy to various Digital Marketing certificates from the eMarketing Institute in Denmark, founded …
Mashudu_Prudence: Take time to UNDERSTAND your hair
“I am a woman who’s filled with kindness, integrity and compassion. I am strong and authentic. Those who know me would describe me as someone with a high sense of self-awareness that doesn’t conform to societal standards. I find happiness in helping those in need and living a life of service.” When did your natural …
Bombeleni Baloyi: SHRINKAGE is your hair’s best friend
“I’ve gracefully settled into my true self with age, in all aspects of my life. For many years I struggled with being a people pleaser, which weighed me down. I am Chartered Accountant by profession and a proud Wits alumnus. I am living my dream – 6 years ago I wanted to in work in …
CURLE.MOHH: My hair represents only a fraction of who I am
“The first thing I like to say about myself is that I am essentially a writer. That is one part of me that unveiled itself right from the early stages of my life and it has remained constant. I live life curiously and sometimes in my head – I am a little bit of a …
Nsindiso Khumalo: Make sure your hair is always hydrated, dry hair breaks
IG: @nsaya_mntungwa “This is the story of a girl who progressed from self-doubt and feeling very worthless for a lot of years, all because of external factors such as bullying and failing at doing things that everyone else could do. Until she finally discovered herself and her purpose in life, turned her whole perspective about …
Bethany D: You can’t know me based on my hair.
IG: @bethany_vw “An independent woman who has learnt how to love herself and her hair. Through the hardships I have endured I’ve managed to push past it and finish school and get my fashion design qualification. Encouraging young woman and men to love who they are and what they have.” When did your natural hair …
Dorianne: Healthy hair should be considered good hair
IG: @justdorianne “I’m Dorianne (pronounce door-ree-anne), I’m very particular about the correct pronunciation of my name. I was named in memory of my late grandmother, Doreen. I am an introverted, quirky (yet sassy), petite young lady, who is family orientated and big on morals and values. Growing up as the last born, I always had …