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Tag: afro hair

  • Tradition vs Trend: Does everything really have to be a ‘movement’?

    Tradition vs Trend: Does everything really have to be a ‘movement’?

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    To grease or not to grease. That is the question. In 2017, I stopped getting my braids done professionally and doing my own natural hair and protective styles. Between then and now, I’ve probably tried every single natural hair product you can think of. Mixed every possible ingredient concoction:: gelatine, avocado, banana baby food, flaxseed,…

  • Series: Trims and Male Grooming

    Series: Trims and Male Grooming

    I take a look at the rise of ‘trim culture’ amongst black men, and why male grooming within the black community is becoming a standard in our generation.  1.The Importance of Self Care – Goodman Factory With facial hair and sharp trims becoming the standard for young black men across the UK, we often forget…

  • From Employee to Entrepreneur: [@LuxemoreLondon] Founder Annie Beatson Shares Her Story

    From Employee to Entrepreneur: [@LuxemoreLondon] Founder Annie Beatson Shares Her Story

    Founder of Luxemore, Annie Beatson successfully launched her business after leaving her 9-5 role. She took this opportunity to exercise freedom, by taking matters into her own hands; which led to her taking a new path. GUAP interviewed Annie on her transition from employee to entrepreneur. She shares the autonomy Luxemore has given her to…

  • [@Henriquewooding] x Queens of Belles

    [@Henriquewooding] x Queens of Belles

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    Creative director Henrique Wooding is back again with another creative collaboration; this time with the amazing company Queens of Belles. Queens of Belles is a hair company created by Jahnet O. Its main aims are to advocate and empower black women and their hair. They do this by creating natural looking hairstyles, such as afros, kinky…

  • Hair By Anais Opens Up New Salon! [@anaisssssxo]

    Hair By Anais Opens Up New Salon! [@anaisssssxo]

      It’s not everyday that someone is able to turn their Instagram profile into a thriving business and then turn it into a physical store. The internet has allowed thousands of people to harvest their own destinies by using online social platforms to take control of their content and mould it into something financially viable.…