We couldn't agree more, Joan Crawford.
However, Januworry is here and while we would love to take a seat in our favourite hair salon stools and sip on a glass of room temperature red wine or a glass of extravagant bubbles, as we contemplate which nail polish best compliments our just pampered skin, it's not really realistic.
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Our already strained and not to mention, far-stretched budgets might not allow for those kinds of luxuries.
Alternatively, we could spend most of our free time daydreaming about our next hairstyle, visit to the hairdresser or a freshly polished set of nails.
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Or we could try a few budget-friendly hair solutions to keep your locks, fro or wig in check during the month of Januhairy and beyond.
It's time to take it back to basics:
For the fierce fro
We recommend:
Nilotiqa Replenishing Conditioner, R189 at Clicks
Afrobotanics , available at Clicks for R92.
For tight curls/bantu knots
We recommend:
Jabu Stone twist out clay. Also available at Clicks, R48.
For relaxed or straightened tresses
We recommend:
Amla oil which is available at Dischem for R40.
For the dreadlocked beauty
We recommend:
Stylin Dredz lock and shine serum, available at Clicks for R51.
And finally for those of us who are die hard weave/wig wearers...
We recommend:
Argan oil for added shine and heat protection. Available at Dischem for R73.
Tresemme Expert Selection Botanique Nourish & Replenish Conditioner to treat and revive your wig. R80 on Takealot
Or any other one of Tresemme's replenishing conditioners.
You can thank us later.
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