ONE of the most liberating things I\u2019ve done for myself is cut my hair. It\u2019s that and learning how to drive. I don\u2019t even want to think how my life would be like if I couldn\u2019t drive.<\/p>\n
I remember telling myself that if I by any chance one day win a Jeep Cherokee at the OK Grand Challenge, I may as well be able to drive the car home! What a shame it would be having to ask someone to drive me around.<\/p>\n
Anyway, I cut my hair over six months ago and I couldn\u2019t be happier. The cut is fresh, it\u2019s hip and most importantly, its easy to maintain.<\/p>\n
A girl I went to varsity with recently remarked that the cut slashed a couple of years off my age! That\u2019s a plus. Not that I\u2019m at the age where I wish to be younger but it\u2019s just nice knowing I look younger than I actually am.<\/p>\n
Anyway, since the beginning of the month, Zimbabwe has been under a 21-day lockdown as part of measures to help slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic which has claimed the lives of thousands globally.<\/p>\n
What this essentially means is that hair salons are closed because they\u2019re not providing an essential service. This also means my barber Zulu is not operating.<\/p>\n
I knew I should\u2019ve been to see him before the lockdown but my husband kept saying \u201cyou\u2019ll get Covid-19 from that dingy salon\u201d.<\/p>\n
It was a real concern. I love Zulu and his work but if we\u2019re to be honest, his work space is a little dingy and crowded. So, I didn\u2019t go and renew my cut when I could and now, we\u2019re on day 20 of the lockdown.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s just say I have an afro with a little colour on the edges. You can\u2019t really tell what cut I had in the first place. Now I just comb the hair and pat it neatly.<\/p>\n
I know I\u2019m not the only one who\u2019s borderline stuck with their hair. It must be worse for people with chemicalised hair, weaves or braids. The commitment needed to do your own hair at home can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n
Someone might be asking themselves what next if they undo the weave and don\u2019t have a plan. I\u2019ve been seeing a lot of men struggling with unsightly beards.<\/p>\n
The bald heads like football great Peter Ndlovu are forced to show the world that they only have hair on half their head. I suppose most are realising a pair of hair clippers would\u2019ve been a great investment.<\/p>\n
Those who already had the clippers but went to the barber anyway are forced to perfect their hair cutting skills. For themselves and their sons.<\/p>\n
As much as we\u2019re all supposed to be staying home and only going out when its absolutely necessary, it can be depressing having to go about the day looking like a vagabond.<\/p>\n
What to do? If you\u2019re a man and don\u2019t own hair clippers, I\u2019m sorry but your choices are limited. At least wash your hair and beard every day, moisturise with Vaseline and brush or comb.<\/p>\n
Ladies, it\u2019s time to be creative. You surely can\u2019t keep stinking up the house with hair that hasn\u2019t been washed in weeks! Undo those braids or weave, shampoo, dry and moisturise your hair.<\/p>\n
Depending on who you live with and what they or you know about hair \u2013 wear your hair in a bun, do con rows or a banana plate. These are all very simple hairstyles you can do with minimal help. Besides, you have a lot of time on your hands. No excuses!<\/p>\n
The idea is to make sure you keep your scalp and hair clean and healthy. It\u2019s not like you have anywhere special to go anyway!<\/p>\n
If you ABSOLUTELY need to leave the house for whatever reason, you can always pop on a wig. We\u2019ll all have plenty of time to visit the salon once all this is over.<\/p>\n
Remember to always practice good respiratory hygiene. Wash or sanitise your hands frequently. Social distancing is the name of the game!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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