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News24
17-07-2025
- Climate
- News24
5 haircare tips for parents and kids this winter
The cold season means less trips to the salon and dealing with children's hair at home can be a mission and a half. From tantrums to trying to part the perfect line, taking care of your child's hair might need extra care. TRUELOVE spoke to Mbali Mncwabe, a mom and founder of Kiddies Korner - a kids hair salon with branches in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal – to share tips on improving the haircare experience for you and your child. A child-friendly environment She prefers a colourful space. 'The bright colours are playful and scream kids zone here. We have a friendly and warm team. Our salons are designed in a way for parents to see their kids when they get their hair done. We have open plans across all salons. The kids are welcome to play freely and run around,' she says of Kiddies Korner. Winter hair challenges for children We all know that winter can be tough on any hair due to low humidity, cold temperatures and indoor heating, which strip moisture from hair and scalp, leading to dryness and breakage, especially around the fragile hairline. 'The sculp also becomes dry very quickly. Just like a plant needs watering, so does hair to avoid breaking (this is the case with natural hair more especially). A water-based sprits keeps the hair moisturised.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRUELOVE Magazine (@truelovemagazine) Mbali says they also address the dryness by using their in-house oil. 'We do this by moisturising twice a week. We moisturise first around the hairline and the whole head of hair. Then we recommend satin bonnets to keep the hair moist and nourished.' Winter haircare tips Being a mom herself, the kiddies salon owner shares some of the winter haircare tips that moms can try at home to keep their children's hair healthy throughout this cold season. 1. Protective styling Have a protective hairstyle for three weeks to a month (saves time in the morning instead of having to comb hair and protective hairstyles are manageable ( just brushing of edges) - these are hairstyles like braids or parents can play around with extensions, beads and even a pop of colour. 2. Moisturise regularly Moisturise the scalp with a sprits daily, then base the scalp with essential oils once or twice a week. This helps avoid hair breakage and no 'ouchies' when we undo the hair because it will be moist. 3. Make it fun Make hair routine fun by buying colourful hair accessories to use and involve the child in the process so that they can own it. 4. Scalp care Scalp issues may vary and parents need to find what the exact underlying issue is causing the irritation. There are kids with eczema, therefore, their scalp needs specific products to use to avoid further irritation on the skin. 5. Overnight care Wearing satin hair bonnets or pillowcases when going to bed assists with preserving the hairstyle and keeping it in for longer.
News24
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
How Zee Nxumalo defines casual chic in urban fashion
From chart-topping music to jaw-dropping fashion, amapiano sensation Zee Nxumalo has gotten Mzansi's stamp of approval. Dubbed 'inja ye game', the Sajola Kamnandi hitmaker is known for her eclectic street style and skin tight outfits that pair perfectly with her sultry lyrics and vocals. The 22-year-old singer and songwriter is no stranger to the fashion game since becoming the first local act to have a limited edition merchandise collection in The Fix stores, selling out in just weeks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRUELOVE Magazine (@truelovemagazine) When it comes to her personal style, Zee tells TRUELOVE that her fashion sense is just an extension of how she's feeling at the time. 'I've actually recently discovered that ngendlela ng'yagqoka ngakhona (the way I dress) will definitely be influenced by how I feel.' Right now, Zee is in her hot girl era and tells us, 'So, it's just an expression of how I am and the kind of space I'm in at that particular moment. Usually I like wearing things that are short, things that will make me feel confident ... I'm in my era of 'Yes, see me, I look hot!'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nxumalo (@zeenxumalo_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nxumalo (@zeenxumalo_) Zee has dubbed black as her colour for the season, a look she has also been experimenting with her hair choices. 'I love black, my skin pops when I'm wearing black,' she reveals. 'I love green as well. Also with hair, I love blonde hair. But I recently found out that actually black hair suits me more than blonde hair because, like I'm saying, black makes you pop. But I like super light colours, but it just so happens that black suits me.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nxumalo (@zeenxumalo_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nxumalo (@zeenxumalo_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nxumalo (@zeenxumalo_) Touching on her fashion inspirations, Zee is hoping to explore the kind of casual chic aesthetic local personalities like Siyanda 'Siya Bunny' Bani and Pamela Mtanga embody. Zee says, 'I want to tap into the era of Siya Bunny. Ja yoh, she does it for me. Like a lady with casual. Who else does it? Siya Bunny and Pamela Mtanga. But Siya Bunny for sure, all day every day.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nxumalo (@zeenxumalo_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Nxumalo (@zeenxumalo_)
