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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 the right hair products as it is to make sure you are wearing a swim cap to protect your hair while swimming.

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 Jeanette Nkwate

Summer Hair Care - 8 Easy Tips For Great Hair

Want to create the perfect summer hair routine? Look no further than our ultimate summer hair care guide...
by Rachael Corson

Toxic Ingredients In Black Hair Products: 2022 Update

Haircare shouldn’t cost us our health. Yet for Black and mixed heritage women, mainstream shampoos and conditioners come with a huge risk.
by Jeanette Nkwate

20 Beautiful Wedding Hairstyles For Natural Hair

Love your curls and want to celebrate them on your big day? Need inspiration for wedding guest hairstyles for natural hair? You can do so much with your natural hair and here is your starting point! Browse some of our favourite looks courtesy of Pinterest, Instagram and more!
by Rachael Corson

Afro Hair Care - The Ultimate Guide for 2022

Caring for afro hair can be tricky when you're not sure where to start. At Afrocenchix we help bust the myths that afro hair is unprofessional, unattractive and unmanageable. We believe all afro hair is beautiful!
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 Jeanette Nkwate

How To Braid Cornrows On Yourself

Curious about how to do cornrows? Always wanted to create cornrow styles? Then you’ve come to the right place. With our easy step-by-step video tutorial, you’ll be rocking cornrows in no time! 
by Rachael Corson

Challenging Hair Discrimination In Schools

We need to have an honest conversation about discrimination in schools. The devastating case of Child Q has shocked many of us, but it’s sadly not an isolated incident...
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

How to do the Perfect Twist out on Natural Hair

Want to get the perfect twist out on your natural hair every time? Our simple tutorial will take you through how to achieve the perfect twist and then transform them into a beautifully defined twist out hairstyle perfect for all outings and events. The Afrocenchix team particularly loves this hairstyle...