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by Rachael Corson

16 Books The Afrocenchix Team Are Loving this World Book Day

Saying that we love books at Afrocenchix HQ is a bit of an understatement! Our office library is well stocked, mostly with some wonderful volumes written by and about women like us. Whether you're reading alone, as part of a book club or treated yourself to our Book Lover's Boxes, there's a book out there for everyone. Here are our 16 faves for you to add to your reading listthis World Book Day and beyond!

by Afrocenchix Team

4 Ways To Valentine Differently

Valentine's Day is upon us. Whilst we don't think expressing appreciation for your loved ones should be restricted to one day, it's a great reminder of the importance to make time for love. It's also a good time to indulge in a little self-care too, no one can pour from...
by Jeanette Nkwate

Natural Hairstyles For Valentine’s, Galentine’s & Beyond!

Want to rock some cute natural hairstyles for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day and beyond? We’ve pulled together our top favourite natural hairstyles to inspire you. Enjoy!
by Jeanette Nkwate

8 Hair Resolutions You Can Easily Follow in 2023

2022 is over (phew!). So with this in mind, we thought we'd round up some easy to follow hair-resolutions to help guarantee you have the best hair all year around in 2023. 
by Afrocenchix Team

10 Top Tips to Help You Navigate The Cost of Living Crisis

We’ve heard your concerns around the cost of living crisis and put together our very own survival guide to ‘crisis-proof’ your purse. These 10 top tips will help you build great money habits (while keeping your natural hair well cared for!)
by Othniel Matashi

How can I tell the difference between vegan and cruelty free beauty products?

What does Cruelty-Free mean? Cruelty-free is a catch-all term for products which have not been tested on animals. There are several standards and associated logos out there which signal that a product is cruelty-free....
by Jeanette Nkwate

The Ultimate Guide To Swimming With Natural Hair

Swimming and natural hair – let’s be honest, it can play havoc with your locks. Chlorine and saltwater can be extremely drying to afro hair, which can lead to a multitude of issues such as damaged hair and breakage. This is why it’s so important to make sure you're using...
by Libby MacWhyte

Does All Hair Matter?

We recently received a Trustpilot review that sparked much conversation in our team.
by Jeanette Nkwate

A Quick Ting With Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy

Afrocenchix catches up with Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy, the wonderful author of A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro.
by Afrocenchix Team

The Best Children’s Books To Keep Kids Entertained On Hair Wash Day

It might have taken an hour, it might have taken four, all I know is that it felt infinitely longer as a child so my mother became the master of distractions. There were snacks, sometimes our favourite TV shows, other times we’d sing along to music (dancing strictly forbidden of course)....
by Rachael Corson

Why We Use Fairtrade, Organic Shea Butter

Selling Shea butter is an important source of income for women living in Bolgatanga, a poverty stricken area in Ghana. The Akoma Cooperative Society brings these women and others together in the shared pursuit of working their way out of poverty and raising awareness about ethical sourcing. All the shea...
by Rachael Corson

Why Afrocenchix Supports Fairtrade

Fairtrade Fortnight is around the corner and although this year is a little different, we wanted to take the time to thank everyone who supports Fairtrade by buying our moisturiser Smooth, which is made with organic, Fairtrade shea butter.
by Jeanette Nkwate

What’s the Difference Between Vegan & Cruelty-free Beauty Products?

Vegan and Cruelty Free – what’s the difference?? We know it can be confusing as a consumer trying to navigate this complex beauty world, which is why this World Vegan Month, we put together this comprehensive guide to help you select products like an expert and shop like a beauty...