Afrocks had a chat with Hazel who recently launched her product range. She's also a salon owner in South East London - therefore she has plenty to say when it comes to the afro hair industry!

We had a chat with Kay Davis, London-based artist and afro hairdresser - using design to celebrate and pay homage to black childhood/upbringing.

You may have noticed how black entrepreneurs - more specifically black women - recently started to take centre stage in the afro hair industry (finally). Today we speak with Aasiyah Abdulsalam, founder of The Renatural, a platform that promises to disrupt and fix the wig industry with better, safer and healthier products. By a black woman for black women.

In this very business oriented guest post, Kateata - who is an accountant at hairandbeautyaccounting.com - tell us everything we should know about choosing the right company structure for your next venture. 

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The natural hair movement in the UK has come a long way, especially in regards to afro hair products. Way back before the movement, we could only find few afro hair products on the scene, and if any were found, they were at best, filled with toxic ingredients. With limited choices available, black women went ahead with these products at the detriment of their hair health. However, since then, we have seen a rapid growth of organic and ethical afro hair products for different needs, hair types and uses. Whether you are a newbie natural or a seasoned one, we have compiled a list of some of the best natural afro hair products on the market you should add to your stash. Before or after booking your afro hairdresser with Afrocks, you can give these a go!

We are absolutely delighted to bring this new ‘Afrocks Amazing Clients’ series to you! The concept behind it is very simple: we decided to open our blog to Afrocks’ clients and subscribers who wanted to share their stories and thus give them some exposure. Afrocks is more than just hair: it’s about community and empowerment. Today we speak with Khisha, architect and director of Atelier K.

Credit picture: https://shakalish.wordpress.com/ We are absolutely delighted to bring this new 'Afrocks Amazing Clients' serie to you! The concept behind it is very simple: we decided to open our blog to Afrocks' clients and subscribers who wanted to share their stories, and thus give them some exposure. Afrocks is more than just hair: it's about community and empowerment. If you are an amazing client with a small business, a community initiative etc. get in touch with us at hello@afrocks.com or register your interest on the following link https://goo.gl/forms/L5HwTJMFWZ6MwMAi2

How do Black women find their Natural Afro Hairdressers in 2019

Have you ever faced the struggle of finding a perfect or suitable afro hairdresser? Or have you ever wondered if the videos you see of hairdressers on Instagram make a good point of referral for finding your perfect match when it comes to afro hairdressing? If yes then this article is just perfect for you.

Credit picture: Lorraine Givans Destiny Achieved Coaching We hope you have enjoyed our selfcare series as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. We haven't finished yet! Here are some wonderful businesses/initiatives that can help you on your journey of wellbeing and self-care. Remember, first and foremost, you are your own backer. Invest in yourself  #OneLove

  Alright guys let’s get real here: we LOVE buying new natural hair products from our faves black owned businesses right? Also it’s January and we’re all broke following Festive season and Boxing day shopping spree, and we might need to do a bit a DIY to take care of our crowns and manes. Well good news! You won’t need to go too far and to spend too much cash as we have something for you: HONEY! Honey is literally one of those miraculous natural products for skin and hair care! It has healing, softening, purifying, moisturizing and antioxidant properties - so keep browsing for some cool DIY hair and skin care right before you book your mobile afro hairdresser with us!

We have spoken before about the silent sacrifices many afro stylists make in order to provide an exceptional service to clients. We bend, turn, twist and place our bodies in awkward positions as well as the standing for long periods of time. We should also acknowledge the emotional toil of styling (also discussed before). The difference between a stylist and someone who ‘does hair’ is the attention to detail, which requires concentration, all the while ensuring the client is comfortable/entertained - and it is only emotionally taxing because we care so much about meeting the client’s expectations. As there is no professional certification for afro styling, see this as an afro stylists guide to personal health and safety. Even if you are not a stylist, please continue to read - these tips apply to all in some way or other.

Photo credit: Snatch Edges podcast By far, live radio has been dominating the audio landscape for ages. However, with mainstream media often being pointed and the level of trust declining, we can arguably wonder if this era of glory is coming to an end? Our habits have evolved drastically, especially when smartphones landed in our hands. Millennials know it well.They are the biggest consumers of audio content on mobile devices. The last decade have been witnessing the rise of podcasts. According to the Radio Joint Audience Research, 6.4 million adults or 12% of the adult population in UK use a Podcast in an average week and that number is growing year on year.