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November 20259 min
Hard Water and Your Natural Hair
If you live in Johannesburg, Pretoria, or parts of the Western Cape, your tap water may be working against your hair. The mineral science, what it does to the shaft, and how to fix it.
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FeaturedMarch 20269 min read
South African Seasons and Your Hair Ritual
The Highveld in July is a different hair environment from the Cape in January. SA-specific seasonal care for Type 4 hair — what changes and why.
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