Accra mayor, Dr. Alfred Oko Vanderpuije has put up a spirited defense of his photos that went viral on social media somewhere last week, engaging in activities predominately reserved for women. Dr, Vanderpuije is contesting the Ablekuma South Constituency seat on the ticket of the governing National Democratic Congress. The parliamentary aspirant was captured braiding … Read more
Accra mayor, Dr. Alfred Oko Vanderpuije has put up a spirited defense of his photos that went viral on social media somewhere last week, engaging in activities predominately reserved for women. Dr, Vanderpuije is contesting the Ablekuma South Constituency seat on the ticket of the governing National Democratic Congress. The parliamentary aspirant was captured braiding … Read more
She was born with puffy, thick, curly beautiful hair which was healthy and long when it was unadulterated. Unfortunately her hair’s unique form and texture was short-lived, thanks to society’s Eurocentric appreciation of beauty. She was told to cover up her ‘shame’ before she would be seen as beautiful, be employed or married. Your hair … Read more
The new cool in town among many Ghanaian ladies is the rapid transitions from permed her to natural hair one one celebrity who has inspired many women to go for the big chop is Becca. The singer has managed to maintain her natural hair in the most fashionable way to the delight of her fans. … Read more
At the NEA (Nigerian Entertainment Awards) held recently in New York City, Ghanaian socialite Hajia4Reall was present to give out an award on stage. If it were me she was presenting an award to, I would have been confused as to which one is the actual award. Her good looking body or the plaque? Well … Read more
Johannesburg (AFP) – A South African school was Monday accused of racism for allegedly telling black girls to straighten their hair and not wear ‘afro’ hairstyles. Pupils at Pretoria High School for Girls have said they were forced to chemically straighten their hair and not have afros that were deemed untidy. Over the weekend, students … Read more
High school students in South Africa have protested against black girls being forced by teachers to arrange their hair differently, alleging that they are being made to follow strict style rules that are racist and discriminatory. A student told Al Jazeera on Monday that protests erupted at the Pretoria High School for Girls after a … Read more
Contrary to claims by Rev Counsellor George Lutterodt that unmarried women with short hair are frustrated, actress Jessica Williams thinks otherwise having a short hair herself. In an interview with livefmghana.com, the actress said, she does not believe that assertion is true because she in particular, is not frustrated but decided to have a short … Read more
We’ve come to accept that men have short hairs and with ladies, you must have your hair on but actress Ahoufe Patri has decided to go ‘sakora’. In an interview with Dzifa Gray on Metro TV, the actress disclosed that some Ghanaians have problem with her deciding not to have a long nor short hair … Read more
To squeeze or not to squeeze? I’ll admit that I’m no skin saint. I have stood in front of the mirror on a number of occasions as a teenager with a big pimple staring right back at me. And yes, despite being advised not to, I have squeezed, picked and popped. But is this really … Read more
So your hair is messed up and you need a little fix up, wash through and hair-do right? Your next point of call is the hair salon: a place where you can get your hair made, meet other women, perhaps gossip or be that silent listener. Every woman has their own salon experience. Imagine how … Read more
Flagbearer of Independent People’s Party (IPP) Kofi Akpaloo has indicated that he will do away with the primitive way of compelling Senior High School (SHS) and basic primary female students cut their hair when voted into power in December. He said both day and boarding students across the country will be given the opportunity to … Read more
John Dumelo has disclosed the secrets behind his charming self, which makes him very attractive to ladies. The talented actor who made the revelations at the Nigerian launch of Ghandour Cosmetics product range in Lagos, said keeping his hair neat is one of the features ladies find irresistible. “I always keep my hair well cut … Read more
With all the skill of a master weaver at a loom, Esther Ogble stands under a parasol in the sprawling Wuse market in Nigeria’s capital and spins synthetic fibre into women’s hair. Nearby, three customers – one in a hijab – wait for a turn to spend several hours and $40 to have their hair … Read more