News

Mohawks v Fohawks

We've seen an increase in the number of women asking for a glamorous mohawk or 'fohawk' here at Afrotherapy. We look at the history of the mohawk and present you with some fabulous looks to choose from.

HAIR-OLOGY event – July 26th

Learn the secrets to fabulous hair at HAIR-OLOGY - the ultimate afro-Caribbean hair care conference, in London on July 26th. Read on for all the information and how to get your early bird booking discount...

The history of the bob

The bob is one of the hottest hairstyles for 2014. Wear it straight, curly, wavy or slicked back, on the jaw or skimming the cheekbones! Afrotherapy looks back at the history of the bob...

Thermasmooth® for smooth, straight hair

If you are longing for smooth, straight hair we can recommend the Mizani Thermasmooth® thermal hair straightening system at our Afrotherapy Hair Salon in Edmonton.

Which hair style will suit my face shape?

If you are struggling to decide which hairstyle to have, we show you the best hairstyles to suit different face shapes.

Pampering Gifts from Afrotherapy

Check out some of the great special offers we have here at Afrotherapy. We have lovely luxury pampering gift sets you can buy for your hair or nails!

Afrotherapy:  Finalists in Mizani Afro Look Competition 2014

Afrotherapy has made it to the finals of the prestigious L'Oréal Colour Trophy Mizani Afro Look Competition.

Stylist becomes magazine hair expert

Our very own stylist Michelle Garande has become something of a rising star for her writing work as well as her hair styling flair. Not only has Michelle won awards for her creative hair styling, but she has also come to the attention of magazine editors eager to hear what she has to say about the latest hair techniques, styling and hair care. Find out all about Michelle's latest work for Pride Magazine, Black Beauty & Hair Magazine and the on-line hair industry magazine Respect by clicking here.

Supporting homeless people

Afrotherapy continues to raise funds for the Homeless Resource Centre in Edmonton which works hard to support and help homeless people. Find out all about the great work carried out by the volunteers at the Homeless Resource Centre.

Afro and Mixed Race Hair Icons

We take a look at our top four favourite multi-textured and Afro Hair Icons. Their changing hairstyles, fashion sense and daring use of hair colour have made them among the most photographed, copied style icons for women with Afro, black and mixed race hair.

Creative Team

The next time you see a fantastic hair creations  in a top magazine or on a fashion runway spare a thought for the hair stylists behind the scenes! Afrotherapy owner Harriet Cudjoe and stylist Michelle Garande make up our Creative Team and are in demand for their amazing styling talents...

The Natural Hair and Beauty Show 2014

Celebrate your natural hair and beauty at the Woman in the Jungle Natural Hair & Beauty Show in London on the 5th and 6th May 2014. Guest speaker Jessica Lewis - YouTube sensation also known as MahoganyCurls will be talking through her styling tips and giving live hair demonstrations. Celebrate natural hair and beauty and all that the modern contemporary hairdressing professionals and product world has to offer.