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News24
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Amanda du-Pont's reign in curls
Amanda du-Pont has long been celebrated not just for her talent on screen but also for her striking beauty with her natural hair often stealing the show. Over the years, she's become known for rocking her curls and inspiring many with every look. Whether she's gracing red carpets or serving laid-back glam, Amanda embodies excellence and isn't afraid to be daring with her hairstyles. Here's our ode to her ever-evolving hair journey: 1. Crowned in curls The high curly bun with natural volume is styled to showcase Amanda's natural texture. It's pulled up and secured at the crown of the head, giving it a polished finish. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont) 2. Natural glamour The medium-length curly afro with defined, bouncy curls is parted slightly to the side, creating a soft frame around the face. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont) 3. Braided beauty The sleek cornrow braids at the front and crown transition into long, flowing textured ends. It combines structure and fluidity, perfect for protective styling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont) 4. Power in the roots The natural afro with soft curls is a beautiful blend of brown and honey tones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont) 5. Sun-kissed hues The long, defined waves with a middle part are perfect for a chic and effortless look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont)
News24
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Nandi Madida's love for her natural hair – ‘You are soothed, you are calmer'
Presenter, actor and media personality Nandi Madida reveals a deep appreciation for her hair, the rich African culture that inspires it and the admiration she has for her daughter Nefertiti's love for her natural kinks. Nandi pens a touching tribute to the crown that she and South Africa so adore. 'Just as an African, I'm so inspired by this colourful continent. Not only are we genetically the most diverse continent in the world, we're also the cradle of humankind, so everything kind of started here and you can see it. We're just vibrant. 'Everyone borrows from here but it's all rooted here. And so, I love playing and having fun with my hair. I love also ensuring that, especially particularly young people but people of all ages, understand how powerful our hair is. And I always say one day when I'm no longer on this earth, I hope I did somehow influence some kiddies out there who will be adults by then to just love their hair and how to work around it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nandi_Madida 🇿🇦 (@nandi_madida) 'Hair has been so important to me, not only as a media personality and making a statement with my hair but also just as an African child. We have a very painful past and so something as simple as hair has been ostracised for so long where people felt less than because of their hair. 'And so, I was very lucky that I came from a family and read the likes of Steve Biko, who were so invested in ensuring that we were enlightened as a people and understood what the system was trying to do by breaking us down and instead build us up. And so, I'm always intentional about building us up. 'My daughter has the most gorgeous hair and this big 'fro, and she does all these beautiful hairstyles and she loves it! She just loves her kinks. She doesn't have any FOMO and that's so much progress whereas we would put chemicals on our head wanting to look like a blonde barbie, so just to see how there's been so much progress. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nandi_Madida 🇿🇦 (@nandi_madida) 'I would first apologise to my hair and say for putting you through chemicals where to the point that you got really burnt and permanently damage your skull. So, I'm sorry for that and though you were very young and weren't aware and no one was aware what was happening. May you heal and, from that, I've intentionally ensured that you're healed, that you are comforted, that you feel soothed. 'You are soothed, you are calmer. You're growing, you love your kinks. You can just be for who you are and enjoy your crown.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nandi_Madida 🇿🇦 (@nandi_madida)
News24
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
‘Without you, I couldn't have this artistry' – Anele Zondo's love letter to her hair
Musical artist and actor Anele 'Ney the Bae' Zondo pens a letter to her hair and unearths a love, intimacy, friendship and a bouncy resilience that's stood the test of time, trends and some ill-fated decisions. 'I first became aware of you when I was in pre-school and had to go to a ballet performance. My sister was struggling to tie you up and Mom wanted to straighten you with relaxer, but Dad was against it. He didn't want you ruined by chemicals and said we shouldn't go against our natural hair coils. He made me know and believe that nothing and no one should ever make me love you less or want to change you – the pride of my hair is its natural state. My most memorable hairstyle was braids. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝒩𝑒𝓎-𝓉𝒽𝑒-𝒷𝒶𝑒 (@anele_zondo) In high school, I spent weekends learning how to do my own hair – spending time with myself and with you. You're soft, long and bouffant in your natural state, and since I cut you, I've never used a relaxer or chemicals to get you straight. You're unique, bold, cool and edgy, and the one time I relaxed, straightened and coloured you, I felt as if I'd betrayed you and your amazing naturalness. It still amazes me that you have such a great texture (my favourite thing about you!) and you grow so quickly. My fondest memory of our time together is when I cut you back when I was in high school. I had a pixie look, almost like Rihanna, but with just my natural hair, and it looked so good. I remember the effect that look had on me and those around me. Long hair was a thing, but that style made me create a different reality for myself and for those who always thought that long hair was the only way to rock natural hair. This memory is different from the worst time when I was younger and so desperate to put on a weave that I took one of my sister's weaves and stuck it on my hair with glue. Like, real glue for wood. What a disaster! I should never have done that to my precious scalp. As I'm an artist, actress and musician, you're my crown and one of the first things people notice when they see me. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝒩𝑒𝓎-𝓉𝒽𝑒-𝒷𝒶𝑒 (@anele_zondo) I love to personalise you or just have a look that suits my mood – especially now that I'm making music. I'm excited to be able to show and express my hair journey in visuals. I definitely plan on doing more experiments with colour and with protective styles and just use more variety to express myself. Without you, I couldn't have this artistry and the plans that come with it. Love, Anele.'
