In the 1950's, DRUM was a pioneer of black journalism bringing together courageous investigative journalism and cutting-edge photojournalism for Africa. But DRUM isn't just about history. South Africa has changed a lot in the last 50 years, and DRUM has kept pace with these changes. Today it is a thoroughly modern magazine in touch with its readers. Our recipe for success is simple but effective: we give our readers what they want.
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Drum Hair
TAKING A NATURAL STEP • Ayanda Borotho loves trying new hairstyles and experimenting with trends. The Isibaya star talks to us about her hair journey, and the impact that going natural has had on her life
FROM AYANDA’S PHOTO ALBUM
A TOUCH OF BLING • Accessories such as pretty pins, clips and bands not only add flair to your look, they help to style your hair
ALL-NATURAL CROWNS • Miss SA 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, and 10 of the Miss SA finalists talk to us about what beauty means to them and why they are showing off their natural hair
I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA • We bridge the generation gap and chat to three sets of moms and daughters about their shared hair journeys
GIRLS WITH CURLS • More and more women are embracing their natural hair but managing it can be challenging. Knowing your hair texture and how to deal with it is the first step to curl happiness
KNOW YOUR CURLS
POROSITY AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
ACCEPTING YOUR CURLS
WHAT THE CELEBS SAY
CURLY QUEENS • We asked these three women to share the details of their switch to natural curls
PRODUCT GUIDE • We have put together this handy product guide to start your natural hair journey. But remember, not all curls are the same so to find the ideal shampoo, conditioner, treatment or styling product you need to understand your hair type and test what works for you.
NEW ’DO JUST FOR YOU • Looking for great new styles for natural hair? We’ve compiled four easy step-by-step guides for gorgeous looks that are perfect for curly hair
PROTEIN VS MOISTURE • Your hair is in a state and you’re at a loss – does it need moisture or protein? Here’s how to tell what is needed and what to do
GET ON THE SHORTLIST • We checked out the runways to see what short styles are hot and there’s no shortage of options – from teeny-weeny afros and cute cornrows to funky twists and ultra-edgy fades
YOUR SHORT HAIR KIT • Try these products at home to keep your hair healthy and stylish
MAKE WAVES • Old-school Hollywood waves are ultra-glamorous. We show you how to achieve this look, no matter the length of your hair
FLAT-IRON LIKE A PRO • Use your flat iron like an expert to create great new styles with our step-by-step guide
HAIR TREATS GIVEAWAY • Win one of 40 hair product hampers worth R400 each!
NATURALLY STRAIGHT • The Design Essentials STS Express System gives naturalistas the option to make their hair straight, without relaxing it
CLIP & GO • Transform your style within minutes using clip-in extensions. Take a look at how we’ve switched up the styles of these four women
GREAT LENGTHS • With their endless styling possibilities, it’s no wonder super-long locks, braids and weaves are big on the runways right now. Choose a length that works for you and set your imagination loose
YOUR LONG HAIR KIT • Try these products at home to keep your hair healthy and stylish
YOUR HAIR & PREGNANCY • Sleepless nights, dirty nappies, spit-up… and hair loss? Your luscious mane could become a postpartum woe. Here’s why it happens and what you can do to manage it
CELEBRITY MAKEOVERS • We got our glam squad to transform these four Mzansi women into stunning lookalikes of their favourite celebs
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