True Love

True Love is the iconic South African fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine for black women. It is the go-to handbook and style guide for women who believe that their magazine should be stylish and thought provoking. It challenges its readers with in depth, focusing on subjects that stimulate debate and discussion.

True Love Hair

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THE Art of her hair • Actress and singer Samukele Mkhize tells us about the power of her natural hair, when she first realised she was in love with her hair, and how her hairstyles have ushered multiple eras of being on stage, on screen, and even behind the mic, throughout her life.

NATURAL HAIR

'Hello old friend, I missed you' Anew you – your beautiful, natural crown • There are many reasons that we, as Black women, choose to embrace and wear our natural hair. Most have to do with our African consciousness and wanting to free ourselves from the bondage of Western beauty norms. At last, we now have a wide range of products available that have been developed with us in mind.

your BEAUTIFUL Locks • Twist them, style them, wear them up or down, dreadlocks are still a symbol of Afrocentric wokeness and style. They are also very trendy, edgy and sexy, for both women and men. Here is how to keep your beautiful locks on trend.

Braid it • Braids, oh glorious braids! Most women of colour know this: braids are our go-to style when we need a break or just want to pause as we transition into a new look.

Getting STRAIGHT with care • Relaxed hair is part of the beauty routine of many Black women, and while the natural hair movement has grown in the last decade, relaxed hair still has a firm place under the African sun. We give you tips on how to care for your chemically treated hair.

GET YOURSELF SOME colour! • We've all heard the saying, "Add some colour to your life". But when it comes to colouring your hair, the choices are as vast as they're personal. Whatever your reasons, safety must come first. We've seen the harrowing images of failed hair-colour jobs doing the rounds on social media. So how can you make sure you're making the safest choice when it comes to colouring your hair? Liz Ngubeni investigates some safety tips for you.

WEAVING & WIGGING IT! • The care of these enhancements is important, but experts point out that holistic hair care is even more key.

CHISKOP, HONEY! • Low maintenance. No fussy styling. Get up and go. The bald cut is a growing trend amongst Black women. But just because it’s easy, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t need high-quality care. We take you through how to maintain, treat, and care for your bald scalp for that extra melanin glow.

SHOWSTOPPING Queen • This year, Boity launched her new wig range, affirming her business interests in haircare and beauty. She talks to us about her relationship with her hair, her history with it, what she loves most about her crown, and Be You By Boity.

LETTER TO MY HAIR • Celebrities pen a letter to their hair and unearth a love, intimacy, friendship and a bouncy resilience that’s stood the test of time, trends, and some ill-fated decisions.

CELEBRITY

CHILDREN’S HAIR

NO MORE KIDDIES’ HAIR TEARS • Shrieks and tantrums can be a thing of the past if you make hair-care time special for your little ones. This starts with buying hair-care products that are suitable for your child’s age and hair. Invest in those that are specifically made for soft scalps and young hair, which changes continually as the child grows.

PURE. NATURAL. AFRICAN. • “A brand that cares for your hair, from root to tip!” Forming part of the Glad Africa Hair Company (GAHC), Afripure is a proudly South African hair-care brand, whose products consist of nothing but pure, natural oils.

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