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HAIRLTHY®
IS

Beautiful

HAIRSTYLES THAT DON'T DAMAGE YOUR HAIRLINE.

WE PAMPER YOU (THE BUSY WOMAN) with A PROFESSIONAL 2-HOUR NATURAL HAIR EXPERIENCE THAT IS DAMAGE-FREE™  to help KEEP YOUR NATURAL HAIR HEALTHY.

Hairtural is an Eco-Friendly natural hair salon in Johannesburg, that specializes 100% in only natural hair. Since we started operating in 2016, we've pampered just over 65,000 heads of only natural hair. Hairtural is the creator of the "No-Heat No-Comb" salon category... its founder is a trichologist.

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PERSONALIZED HAIRLTH   CARE

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YOUR HAIRLTH JOURNEY THAT'S TAILORED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

Going natural can be overwhelming! It's hard to know what your hair type is. It's hard to survive traumatic hairstyling practices at salons (combing, blow driers, etc) that leave your scalp sore and your hairline damaged. Choosing the right products for your hair at retail stores becomes confusing which results in you buying more products than you need.

As a hairlth spa that specializes 100% in only natural hair, that is, we only handle hair in its natural state (without braids or extensions), it's been through experience that we've been able to come up with a framework that transitions you to healthy natural hair in 3 steps.

Your Hairlth Journey

Step 1

DISCOVER YOUR SCALP & HAIR PROFILE.

Step 2

INDULGE IN A 2 HOUR

DAMAGE-FREE PAMPER.

Step 3

BUY THE RIGHT AFTER-CARE PRODUCTS.

Not sure if you need to start Your Hairlth Journey? Take our "How Healthy Is Your Natural Hair?" quiz to discover your HAIRLTH SCORE and learn which areas need attention. 

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Step 1

DISCOVER YOUR SCALP & HAIR PROFILE

UNDERSTAND YOUR HAIR BETTER. 

The Scalp & Hair Profile system was created by trichologist, Botlhale Tshetlo, in 2018.  Botlhale developed it after noticing certain hair and scalp characteristics from just over 60,000 clients that have had their hair done at Hairtural Studio since 2016. The profile of the hair is defined by; the size and shape of the follicle opening, scalp hydration and sensitivity level, and sebum secretion. It is split into 4 profiles; 

Natural Hair Profile
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DRY SCALP

Dry scalp and dry hair.

Needs moisture and nourishment

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SENSITIVE SCALP

Sensitive scalp.

Needs protection from allergens

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FRAGILE HAIR

Fine hair, prone to breakage. 

Needs protein to strengthen

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OILY SCALP

Oily scalp and greasy hair with low porosity.

Needs detoxing to remove buildup

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Step 2

INDULGE IN A 2 HOUR DAMAGE-FREE NATURAL HAIR PAMPER
WHY DERMATOLOGISTS RECOMMEND US!

COMB-FREE

We don't comb because it is painful and the main cause of mechanical damage to the cortex (middle layer of the hair). The comb breaks your hair as it moves from the roots towards the hair ends.

We finger-detangle; we use our fingers to gently separate the knots and tangles.

HEAT-FREE

We don't use curling irons and blow driers because they dehydrate your hair, and can alter the internal protein structure of your hair resulting in breakage.

We plait your hair while it is moist to minimise damage and we let it air dry.

BRAID-FREE

We do not use any braids (extensions) because they put strain on your hair and follicles, which may result in traction alopecia (hair loss). Furthermore, the chemicals used to coat braids for heat resistance and help prevent mould can cause irritation to your scalp (resulting in itching). We plait using only your hair (free hand) to protect your scalp and hair.

DYE-FREE

We don't colour hair because the dye has to penetrate the outer layer of the hair shaft (cuticle) by increasing the pH of the hair. This causes damage by lifting the cuticle and leaves the cortex (middle layer of the hair) exposed. The dye is extremely drying to the hair.

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Step 3

BUY THE RIGHT AFTER-CARE PRODUCTS

OUR PRODUCTS ARE EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT AUTUM. 

Once you have discovered your Natural Hair Profile, it becomes easier to choose the right products based on your natural hair's texture, type, elasticity, and porosity. 

Products

FROM OUR BLOG

TOP 5 INGREDIENTS FOR HEALTHY NATURAL HAIR

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EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM TO LOOK LIKE YOU

OUR MISSION IS FOR YOU TO ENJOY AND CELEBRATE THE UNIQUENESS OF YOUR NATURAL HAIR.

FREE TO BE YOU

At Hairtural, your freedom begins by learning to accept your natural hair for what it is (coily, curly, and kinky) and for what is is not (straight or smooth). We celebrate your natural hair as it is... we celebrate your identity.

FREE FROM DAMAGE

Our salon treatments are created and formulated for natural hair. They are free of any harmful ingredients; free of parabens, sulphates, and mineral oils. You can enjoy your hair's versatility without traumatic hairstyling. 

FREE YOUR TIME

Some get their hair done in their free time, but Hairtural clients free their time to get our 2-hour Natural Hair Pamper that is eco-friendly. Hairtural is located in relaxed, yet sophisticated premises in the heart of Bryanston.

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Testimonial

FIKISWA ZULU

A friend of mine recommended the salon and I'm glad to say I wasn't disappointed. Great service, professional, clean and my hairstylist Mpumi is friendly and amazing. They are always on time, ooh and the payment system is the best.

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BOITUMELO MOTLHAKA

I thought I'd have to give up healthy hair to get my natural hair done at a salon. But then I leaned about Hairtural's Damage-Free Pamper Experience... now I have beautiful AND healthy hair without a sore scalp, damaged hair, and a thinning hairline. No more sleeping uncomfortably after visiting a hair salon.

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MOLATELO MMOKWA

Looking for a natural hair salon... the perfect place. No driers, no pulling of hair, no comb. You will sleep peacefully after a visit to this salon. I can't fault them on anything... a salon like this has been long overdue.

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