Growing a beard is more popular than ever and is why so many men have been sporting fuller mustaches and thicker beards. So, whether you have a shorter beard or yeard beard, there’s no actual prescribed beard length… but I do have a few expert guidelines. The optimum beard length actually depends on your hair texture, hairstyle and beard style according to barbers and stylists. Longer hairstyles pair well with short beards, and short hair looks better with medium to long, thick beards. Then many beard styles need some length to style properly. So, the ideal beard length is a bit of a myth, as anyone can have their personal style preference that’s all their own. However, there does seem to...
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20 May 2019: Hairdresser Princess Ndlovu at a salon in the Johannesburg suburb of Melville, where she plies her trade. Ndlovu works with many clients, highlighting her contribution to hair culture. On Beyers Naudé Drive, five black hair salons are situated within walking distance of one another. It is one of the busier streets in Melville, Johannesburg. Most offer similar services: barbering for those who want to keep their hair and beards trimmed and fresh; and weaves, wigs, braids, cornrows, hair straightening options and professional nail services for everyone else. But at the salon with pink fluorescent walls and MetroFM blaring in the background, Princess Ndlovu’s work stands out. At...
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Yes, I’ve been around and even carry some of the scars from my journey, both emotionally and physically. But I want to be honest with you. I am a caring, intelligent, and dedicated individual; that no matter how hard I try – I can not accomplish my goals. Most of the time I can’t even break-the-ice with people. It’s almost like I scare them away. But, let’s forget the “Emotional” part. I mean you can’t see what’s in my heart or soul and If people don’t get to know me, shy away from me, it doesn’t make a difference. It has to be something else! Now, I am sharing this because I think I have found the problem and its solution. Like I said. I am caring, intelligent, lovable, dedicated and blah...
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