The Darling Exceptional Women Awards took place on 20 September 2018 at an elegant, intimate luncheon at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel. Hosted by actress Matshepo Maleme, the awards celebrated the achievements of five exceptional women in the entertainment industry, and featured a live performance by Sho Madjozi. Guests also had the opportunity to experience a manicure by Candy & Co before the event. You may be wondering what are Darling Exceptional Women Awards? They are a platform that recognises excellence in women, not only in the entertainment industry, but also the Mothers, Sisters, Daughters to whom they owe their crown.  Many of the winners paidRead More →

When singer Janelle Monae released her Pynk music video, the world watched in awe. She celebrated femininity and women’s empowerment in a way we hadn’t seen in a long time. While the pink ruffled pants she and her dancers wore were eye-catching, her hairstyle stole the show! In celebration of Women’s Month, Darling Hair wanted to achieve her head-turning look, and asked Darling stylist Jimmy Shibambu to give us a few tips on how to achieve it. He said “there are a few things to note about her hairstyle, which adds to its appeal. It’s a low maintenance, and budget-friendly hairstyle. It’s versatile and canRead More →

If you haven’t watched Black Panther yet, we suggest you do it soon because the following creative hairstyles shared by Darling Hair are inspired by some of the Wakanda hairdos. Half-Moon Braids These funky Half- Moon braids are inspired by Shuri, a princess of the fictional African kingdom of Wakanda from the movie, Black Panther. This hairstyle can be achieved using Darlings One Million Ombre Braids. Braiding 1. Wash and condition the hair to prepare it for braiding. 2. Use a light after care conditioning product to give your hair some moisture. 3. Now start braiding the hair into micro medium braids from the nape.Read More →

For many women, the New Year marks the beginning of change. New Year resolutions are in full force with many wanting to feel better, do better and look better! Your hairstyle represents your inner being. It is a way of showing your identity, your strength, your style, your confidence and your heart. If 2017 was a tumultuous year, a new look is a great way to lift your spirits and start afresh. And what better way to boost your confidence than with a new hairstyle? If you really want to up your hair game, try these hairstyles in 2018 to look and feel fabulous. StylistsRead More →

Do you want to add some colour to your dreadlocks but do not want to permanently dye or even damage your hair? You can with Darling Hair Africa!   All you have to do is get the Darling Hair Yaki Braid and head to your hair stylist.  Hlulani Masingi, founder of Shangazine was lucky to be among the special guests invited by Darling Hair to highlight her dreadlocks. Her Xitsonga character wasn’t shy to choose a blue hairpiece. She definitely defied any stereotype about the anything blue being gloom and also; she said she wanted to openly express the love she has for her XitsongaRead More →