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The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I make a fortune selling my HAIR to random men online – I took my braids out & one bloke sent me £800 just to sniff them
A WOMAN has revealed that she makes hundreds by selling her braids to random men online. Lateisha Jones, 24, has a very unconventional approach to making cash, and previously revealed that she flogs her used foot masks and earbuds online. 2 2 And now, the entrepreneur has shared one man pays to have a sniff of her hair. Taking to TikTok Lateisha explained that every six to eight weeks, she takes out her braids, and sends them to one specific customer. She said that people always assume that this man must be "old" or "weird. However, she described him as a "regular road man" in his twenties. Explaining what the man wants the braids for, Lateisha revealed: "He smells the braids and does his business." The TikToker revealed that she knows some people are attracted to the smell of unwashed hair, although she added that this is not a scent that pleases herself. "Because my braids are attached to my head, and they are in for so long, they have the unwashed hair smell", she said. Lateisha added that people always ask her whether she is concerned about pieces of her real hair getting mixed in with the braids she sends to the stranger. However, she said that this doesn't bother her as "he's not a serial killer, and he's not going to plant me at a crime scene." In a second video, Lateisha showed herself packing up the hair, and writing a "cute" card to send to the man. "Hope they smell as good as they looked on my head", she said, adding a lipstick kiss to the card. Lateisha then showed screenshot of her bank account, revealing that the man had deposited £800 in her account for the braids. The video, posted to her account @latieshajbackup, has likely left many people impressed, as it racked up a whopping 105,000 views on the video sharing platform. side hustle. One person said: "I've found my dream career!" A second said: "I'm about to start selling my extensions!"
Vogue
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
15 Effortless Hairstyles To Help You Stay Cool This Summer
Summer is the perfect season to experiment with a new hairstyle. It helps to have a few uncomplicated looks on rotation. When the weather is blazing hot. Take inspiration from actress Lily Collins and make a sleek bob your haircut of choice to style out this summer, or copy singer Dove Cameron and keep your hair off your neck with playful space buns. Nothing beats an easy, breezy hairdo at this time of year. Below, a round-up of chic summer hairstyles to try in the balmy weeks to come. Bora Bora braids The ultimate goddess braid upgrade, Bora Bora braids are achieved using human (rather than synthetic) hair extensions to create an effortless hybrid of wavy sew-ins and wispy pick-and-drop microbraids. To maintain the curls, separate your hair into two bunches every night before bed, creating loose twists. Next, wrap your hair with a silk scarf, which will prevent unwanted flyaways. Two-tone braids
News24
21-07-2025
- Health
- News24
Essential winter care tips for natural hair
We all have bad hair days, and it's often hard to know what to do. Two hair experts answer a few common questions and show us how to have great hair – every day. I like wearing braids, but I'm worried about my receding hairlIne, any tips? A receding hairline can be caused by factors such as harsh chemicals, rough handling, a lack of regular conditioning, fluctuating hormones and poor health, says Grant. Braids that are applied correctly to healthy hair won't cause a receding hairline. ensure your hair is healthy before applying extensions and make sure the stylist doesn't braid your hair too tightly. Use a braid spray or light scalp treatment to maintain the health and moisture of your hair. When removing your braids, be gentle to avoid damage to your hair and give it at least a two-week break before treating it chemically or applying more braids. How often should I relax my hair, and how do I avoid over-relaxing? Healthy hair grows about 1,25 cm a month, says Lucky. This means you should relax your hair after four to six weeks, depending on the rate of your natural hair growth. When retouching hair, avoid overlapping the relaxer on pre-relaxed hair and apply it only on the new hair growth. For fragile hair, use a moisture treatment two weeks before relaxing and use a protein treatment two weeks afterwards to strengthen hair. Also use a good oil moisturiser daily to maintain proper moisture balance. What can I do to soften my dry and brittle hair? Grant says good hair starts with a clean, healthy scalp. Use a moisturising shampoo without harmful soaps or chemicals and apply a deep moisturising treatment at least every two weeks. If your hair is damaged, you need a treatment that provides both protein and moisture. Argan oil is rich in both and is easily absorbed. Use a leave-in conditioner to moisturise hair and tame frizz. Applying an oil sheen spray will form a barrier between the hair follicle and the moisture in the atmosphere, protecting hair against frizz. What should I look for in a weave and what is the proper way to care for it? Lucky suggests you choose a weave with good natural hair fibre made of 100 % human hair that complements your own natural hair. Choose a colour that will best suit your skin tone and avoid weaves with synthetic hair as it can cause a rash. Shampoo and condition your weave at least once every two weeks and apply hair food to your scalp to promote growth and nourish the scalp. Apply a hair serum to avoid tangling and straighten or blow-dry your weave for a natural shine. Read more | 4 Essential tips for long-lasting braided styles My man is balding – what can he do to stop it? The most common type of acute hair loss for African men is alopecia areata, a condition where your immune system starts attacking your hair follicles. It's characterised by a loss of hair in round or oval well-defined patches, without inflammation. The cause is unknown, and the onset of the condition is sudden. Regrowth does sometimes occur, and recovery is usually within three to six months. If the cause is hereditary, then regrowth is less likely. With repeated occurrences of this condition, the chances of regrowth are less. Grant recommends you seek advice from a trichologist (a dermatologist who deals with hair and the scalp) who can advise specific treatment. To slow down hair loss, supplement your diet with hair-growth vitamins and use hair products to stimulate growth. Remember to be gentle when handling your hair.
CBC
18-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Importance of braids in Indigenous culture celebrated before Sea Bears game
An awareness event to highlight the significance of braids in Indigenous culture, and the importance of cultural training in basketball, was held at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre before Thursday's Sea Bears game. This comes after a 12-year-old boy was asked to tuck his braid into his jersey by a referee at a minor league game in May. Cheryl James says her son, who only started wearing a braid two years ago, was deeply hurt.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Australian hairdresser sparks debate after touching South African woman's hair: 'Oh my god'
An Australian airdresser has faced backlash after sharing a video touching and playing with a cruise ship worker's braided hair. Perth hairdresser and salon owner of Circles of Hair, Sharlene Lee, was on a seven-night cruise of the Greek Islands aboard the Ritz-Carlton earlier this month. Ms Lee, who has been a salon owner for more than 30 years, befriended one of the yacht staff members - a woman from South Africa. Ms Lee asked for permission to touch her hair and share their interaction in a video posted to social media. 'Oh my god your hair is beautiful, how long does it take for you to do this,' Ms Lee said. The woman explained it took seven hours for her hairstylist with the help of her husband to complete the braids. Fascinated with the woman's braids, Ms Lee was seen grabbing her hair, twirling it in her hands, and even stroking the woman's head. 'Omg it is so beautiful. Is it heavy? Oh my god, this is so good,' Ms Lee said as she tried to style the woman's ponytail into a bun. Ms Lee said the braided style was not something she could do in her salon in Perth and asked the woman how much it costs to braid her head of hair. To much of Ms Lee's disbelief, the woman said she paid a total of $30 to have her hair braided which included $10 for the synthetic hair and $20 for the labour. Ms Lee asked a second female worker, who joined the conversation, why she did not have braids as she reached to touch her hair. The worker dodged Ms Lee's touch and jokingly claimed horse hair was used to create her colleagues braids. 'Horse hair?,' Ms Lee said. 'Is this horse hair? Are you wearing a horse?' The video ended with Ms Lee embracing the female worker, stating 'this girl, on the Ritz Carlton, has been amazing and she has the most amazing hair'. Social media users were not impressed with Ms Lee's constant touching, with many claiming she was invading the woman's personal space. 'The lady clearly looks uncomfortable with her touching it over and over again! Touch it once and ask the question,' one person commented. 'White women should not be going around trying to touch the hair of people of colour. Is commonly known that this is disrespectful,' a second person wrote. 'Please don't reach over and touch peoples may say you got permission however I seen the second lady recoil when you took the liberty to try and touch her head,' a third said. A fourth person added: 'She let you touch her hair which is fine but there's a point where you let go. Not keep flipping it upside down and on top of her head'. A fifth person wrote: 'You're treating her as if she's part of an exhibition.' Ms Lees fired back at the comments, claiming she asked the woman for permission before touching her hair and sharing the video to her social media account. 'She asked me to touch her hair and we then did a video,' she said. 'She absolutely gave me permission babe no questions about that.' Many others backed Ms Lee and argued hairdresser's should be allowed to touch people's hair. 'Stop gas lighting. She is a hairdresser. It's innate to handle hair etc & most importantly she has consent!,' a second person commented. 'Y'all complaining about the hair touching but the lady doesn't seem uncomfortable at all,' a third chimed.
