F E AT U R E
• Relaxed hair needs some extra care
to counteract the damaging effects of the
chemicals. When looked after properly,
relaxed hair can thrive. When not looked after
it usually becomes dry, brittle and breaks.
Tendayi Kunaka
• The ends of our hair are the oldest and most
fragile part. They need extra care through
conditioning and other products to help with
sealing in moisture.
A blogger at africanhairblog.com, doesn’t
believe that your choice of hairstyle says
anything about who you are. She has
changed her hairstyle many times, at the
drop of a hat and this is not indicative of a
change in personality.
IMBO: As a hair blogger, you obviously feel
strongly about your mane. What do you
think the state of one’s hair says about them?
Tendayi: I think many of the issues we
have with our hair come from a lack of
understanding of how to care for it. Often
with the appropriate hair care, the hair will
respond. The state of your hair will often
reflect whether you understand how to take
care of it.
Tenday’s top hair tips:
• When relaxing hair, the process which
produces the desired effect of “straighter” hair
leaves hair weak and extremely susceptible
to breakage and further damage. One must
keep in mind that relaxers do not help the
hair, but actually strip it of natural oils.
• By applying chemicals to the hair, even if it
is to achieve a desired effect, it is never really
to the benefit of your hair.
IMBO/ ISSUE 32/ '14
Maryse Bakomito
Owner of Femina Hair believes that
stereotypes are ridiculous. Too much time is
spent judging people on their appearance.
In her own experience, many were surprised
by how smart she actually is - despite a
perception based on something as silly as her
choice of hairstyle.
IMBO: As someone who sells quality weaves,
you always keep your hair in impeccable
condition. Why is this?
Maryse: Taking care of my hair is not optional
as a Congolese woman, I’ve been taught that
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