Trends in ethnic hair continue to illuminate Important tips for taking care of your precious locks this year, writes Gerry Cupido
This year’s hair is going to be far from boring. So the more creative the better. Braids: Braids are being used as a form of art. Mixing plaits with afro’s, faux-locks and adding jewellery and materials are going to be hot for 2017.
Weaves/Wig: The longer the better. Hair till your hips and longer is going to be the rave in 2017. What are the best treatments for maintaining different hairstyles?
Healthy hair is defined by protein and moisture.
Our hair is made up of 90% protein/ moisture and getting this balance right is crucial to maintaining healthy hair.
It is important to understand what your hair is lacking and then choose a treatment that is protein based or moisture based or an equal balance. What do you need to consider when choosing a new style?
Styles are dependent on lifestyle and career. For example do you run or swim or are you a lawyer or a creative. Based on this women can choose what works best for their lifestyles as well as what is easier to maintain.
Second part is face shape. Not all styles suit everybody so take time to understand what works best for your the shape of your face.
Lastly, take into consideration the season you are in. What should you be doing at home to keep your hair and styles looking good?
Dependent on your style most important is to ensure your natural hair is being looked after and maintained.
It’s a good idea to wash your hair once a week and use a hair mask or conditioner. This stimulates growth and prevents hair from breaking.
If you have braids or a weave on, buy a spray product that will cleanse the scalp and keep hair moisturised. Are funky hair colours still popular? If so what colours are most popular at the moment? What should you be aware of if you want to try out these fun colours?
Colour is always going to be in. This year it is a bit different in that if there is a move towards more pastel colours with a twist.
Think rose-gold pink or blue-grey.
Which celebs, local and international, are the trendsetters when it comes to ethnic hairstyles?
Internationally, I would definitely say Solange.
Locally, one of our fave candi-girls is Big Brother contestant Lerato Sengati.
They have fun with hair and really push the boundaries.
The Candi in the City Hair Trends Report can be viewed at www.candiandco.co.za.
They have successfully launched six stores in Randburg, Sunninghill, Blue Hills, Carlswald, Pretoria and Northgate and plan on launching their new stores in 2017.