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Dehydrated from drowning
By Phemelo Segoe A common misconception is that we need to wash our hair as often as possible to keep it clean and that oily hair is bad...
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Sep 2, 20203 min read
Social but Safe: things you can't leave behind
As the lockdown regulations ease, more and more people are attempting to return back to “regular” life. But, we are still living through...
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Aug 26, 20202 min read
Easy DIY Hacks featuring MPL Rubbing Alcohol
With so much time to spend at home, this looks like as good a time as any to start doing DIY projects that are safe to do at home. Here...
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Aug 19, 20202 min read
Every Woman
By Phemelo Segoe “I'm every woman, it's all in me” - this is a line from Chaka Khan’s hit song ‘Every Woman’. A sign that was intended...
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Aug 12, 20202 min read
6 Things MPL Rubbing Alcohol can sort out for you
MPL has always been at the forefront of providing products that are long-lasting and that add real value to everyday life. With a global...
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Aug 6, 20202 min read
Creating bonds while getting braids
By Phemelo Segoe If you had to guess when people started braiding their hair, how far back would you guess? 1000 years ago? 2000? Well,...
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Jul 22, 20202 min read
Hair Porosity: Something else to know about your hair
By Phemelo Segoe Nod twice if you thought to know your hair type or curl pattern was enough knowledge to have in your bag of hair-care...
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Jul 15, 20203 min read
Our favourite black-owned local beauty brands
The #BlackLivesMatter movement has been trending and forcing many people to take a good look at themselves and their engagement with...
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Jul 8, 20202 min read
4 natural ways to get rid of scalp build-up
Our scalps produce a natural, waxy oil called sebum from glands beneath the skin. Some people produce more of this oil than others. Sebum...
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Jul 3, 20203 min read
Social distancing & Hair
By Phemelo Segoe In this exciting vlog entry, Phemelo speaks about how doing your hair is more than just beauty but also social...
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Jun 24, 20201 min read
Hairlarious
By Phemelo Segoe Things have been quite tense so we at MPL thought it’s time to take a breather from the DIYs and just give you a moment...
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Jun 17, 20201 min read
DIY hairstyles to keep you kept
By Phemelo Segoe So we’re still in lockdown and salons have been closed for longer than any hairstyle can survive. 3 weeks after the...
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Jun 10, 20202 min read
Is rice-water the new coconut oil?
By Phemelo Segoe If you’re like me then you’re always trying to find new, natural ways of helping your hair grow. I came across a YouTube...
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Jun 3, 20202 min read
Top 4 protective style tutorials- from cornrows to braids (no need for additional hair)
By Nwabisa Bantu knots What we love about this style is that it’s a two-in-one. The knots themselves create a beautiful look that lasts a...
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May 27, 20201 min read
2020’s viral beauty challenges and how they started
By Nwabisa Tolom Instagram and Twitter challenges have our inner beauty gurus jumping for the make up bag and digging into the fancy side...
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May 20, 20202 min read
Natural Remedies for Healthy Hair
by Lenyx Rose As we are living in a global crisis it becomes difficult to find hair essentials since the government considers beauty...
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May 13, 20202 min read
Level up your hair routine: Let’s talk charcoal
It may seem like charcoal is in everything these days - from face masks to toothpaste - and that’s because it delivers. Every. Single....
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Apr 22, 20202 min read
Vitamin C and Hair
We’ve heard many beauty gurus advise and rave about Vitamin C over the years. Today, we are looking into the benefits of Vitamin C and...
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Apr 15, 20202 min read
Don’t let your hair wither in Winter
It’s time to bring out the boots and pack away the sandals. As we bid farewell to summer and venture into cooler seasons, it’s time for...
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Apr 8, 20202 min read
Hair Health & Hygiene
With the outbreak of COVID-19, hygiene has become the center of all discussions. As we know, COVID-19 lasts on substances for around 8...
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Apr 1, 20202 min read
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