Sofia Saungweme
Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you Sofia the natural hair care whisperer. She is the first ever hairdresser to open a hair salon that solely caters to natural hair, in Bulawayo. Here’s what we got to know about her. 
Hey Sofia, how long have you been a hairdresser and how did you learn hair styling?
I started thinking of myself as a hairdresser probably 3 or so years ago but I learnt how to do hair when I was around 16. I even worked in a few salons but it was because I was bored 😂.
Which hairdressing school/if any did you go to learn about hair?
I am a self taught hair stylist. Everything I know I learnt from observation and then I put it in to practice.
Do you use organic products?
Yes, but not completely. Some of the products I use are not organic because of costs and availability. However I strive to get to a point where I only use organic.
Who is your ultimate hair icon and why?
I have many icons in the hair industry Kimberley Kimble, Nia the loc Goddess, Kuda Mpowase and Lucy from Ruutos and and and lol. All these women have different attributes that I admire from their business acumen to their achievements in the hair and beauty industry.
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Summer is here, which means extreme heat and humidity. What would be your top tip on how to handle summer hair problems?
I just put up a video on my channel addressing that . I’ll put up a link. Hydrate , avoid heat , keep the styles simple, clarify and moisture, moisture, moisture.
What’s the craziest hair request you’ve ever had?
My clients literally have no drama LOL. I am still waiting for my crazy hair request to happen.
What’s one hair product you can’t live without?
This is a difficult question. I’m torn between castor oil & aloe vera.
Debunk the biggest hair myth you’ve heard?
The most common myth is there is a product out there that’s going to make your hair grow fast. That’s a myth. We are all genetically predisposed to an average of 0.5 – 2 inches a month. Diet, race, hair type, age are some reasons that will affect your growth. If you are say the average black southern African woman , you will get below 0.5 to 1.5 inches a month on average.
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You just recently opened a salon specifically for Natural hair. Congratulations, Amhlophe, Makorokoto. That must be scary though… what motivated you to do so?
Thank you! When I decided to specialize on natural hair, my work has only been growing and it just felt like the next logical step was my own studio. To give my clients a space where they have privacy and can relax for a few hours while I pamper their hair .It is challenging and scary yes , but every challenge is a learning process.
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What is your #1 hair care tip?
Keep your routine simple. You don’t have to buy every product or try every style. Just do the important things:
- Moisturize
- Wash and condition
- Protective hairystyle
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