The natural hair community in South Africa is growing. However public knowledge of what to do with my hair is still stifled. So I do what anyone with internet access would do.
By processes I am referring to the actions taken to detangle, moisturise, trim, treat and protect one’s natural coils, with the goal of retaining healthy length as well as encouraging growth. The first few minutes of my appointment at Shoosh play out like a visit to the doctor’s office. After confirming my booking, my stylist asks to see my hair. Knowing that it is unwashed and uncombed, I squirm in response. She answers with a polite smile while leading me to a chair. “It’s okay. We’re here to take care of whatever’s underneath,” she says gesturing at my headscarf. “Now let’s see.”
The process that Shoosh follows for my appointment unfolds in four parts. The porosity preparation, finger detangling and washing, a protein treatment, moisturising, and protective styling. I am there for a duration of six and a half hours. To ensure that these practices are carried out by all her stylists, Somwe personally trains each member of staff, whether permanent or freelancing.
Iv stopped going to salons because stylists always force that blow dry OR else they HARSHLY pull my poor detangled hair 😭😭😭