Niobe Salon & Spa, -number one for pampering in Accra, Ghana….

I’ve been researching a piece about high-end weddings in Accra -forever, and ever in need of the hottest services available in Ghana; -I got asking some of the cities most fashionable for much needed info with regards to services/venues/stuff etc and apart from the usual suspects (places I’ve already written about), -Niobe Salon & Spa came up trumps on the beauty front and I’m not surprised.

A home from home for the nations chicest ladies, the newly opened Niobe Salon & Spa, -situated at the very centre of chichi Accra’s Lizzy Sports Complex, and The African Regent Hotel, -offers the very latest in all things wellbeing. Touted for its chemical peel facials, microdermabrasion, anti-ageing facials and body wrap, hot stone massage and much more, -Niobe Salon & Spa’s therapists are extensively trained in all facets of the beauty industry and understand our pampering needs.

Facials, body scrubs, body wraps, massages, nail extensions, spa manicure and pedicure, youth nurturing facials and waxing -and all the pampering you need is on offer at Niobe Salon & Spa…

Using the finest products on the market including: Mizani, OPI, CND (Creative Nail Design) Shellac, Supercover Professional Make Up, Murad, Australian Body Wax, Universal Contour Wrap, The Carlton Group, Pure Fiji and much more, -Niobe Salon & Spa is now officially, Accra’s number one go-to spa and salon of choice.

For more information or to book an appointment visit:
http://niobebeauty.com/

　
Location:
Niobe Salon & Spa
Lizzy Sports Complex:
Cotton Street (Behind A&C Shopping Mall)
East legon
Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Sunday 2:00pm - 7:30pm
Tel: +233 (0) 302 765 180-2 / +233 (0) 302 766 500http://niobebeauty.com/

Congratulations to Harriet Kessie and Joseph Cudjoe who celebrated their 10th year of business in May 2011.

(Photos courtesy of Afrotherapy Salon)

Formally Harriet Kessie Hairdressing, Afrotherapy Salon -based in Edmonton, north London is one of the many successful businesses run by young Ghanaians in the UK. Celebrated by fans and publications alike, Harriet, Joseph and team Afrotherapy are at the top of their game –and Ghana Rising would like to take this opportunity to say well done to this successful team.

Afrotherapy Salon
235 Fore Street
London
N18 2TZ
Tel: 0208 3455621
http://www.afrotherapysalon.com/


Note, you can also buy the best in Afro-hair and beauty products including: Mizani, Joico, IMAN Cosmetics and much more from: http://www.afrotherapy.com/

Hair by Abena Richardson of A Squared Hair Salon......

I just spied the above hot hairstyles by Abena Richardson in the latest copy of Black Beauty & Hair –and had to share…

A Squared Salon
20 Catford Broadway,
Catford SE6
020 8690 4758
http://www.asquared.co.uk/

Hair: Vicky Boateng on the cover of Black Beauty & Hair Magazine

Vicky on the cover



It was sooo lovely to see the ever beautiful Vicky Boateng, a professional model and a favourite of Ghana Rising on the cover of Black Beauty & Hair Magazine’s August/September Issue. Avid readers of Ghana Rising will recall Vicky was voted one of Ghana Rising’s Most Beautiful Women of Ghanaian Origin 2010 (http://ghanarising.blogspot.com/2010/04/most-beautiful-women-of-ghanaian-origin.html). For more information or to book Vicky for TV, Magazine, commercial or Ad campaigns please visit: www.vickyboateng.co.uk/

Hair: Johnnie Sapong opens The Studio….

Uber hairstylist, Johnnie Sapong has opened a new hair studio at Lazarides Gallery, Rathbone Place, London, W1. A celebrity favourite, Johnnie has worked his magic on the likes of: Naomi Campbell, Sienna Miller, Natalie Portman, Brad Pitt and worked with the worlds top creatives(photographers/stylists/MUA’s/models) for all the top glossies. Please note, booking is essential as all haircuts in this one seat salon is by Johnnie. Haircut costs from £350. Please telephone: 0844 412 7620 for further information visit: http://www.johnniesapong.com/


Johnnie Sapong
The Studio
Lazarides Gallery,
11 Rathbone Place,
London W1T 1HR.
Tel: 0844 412 7620.

Hair and Beauty: My HairLUXE

(Photos: courtesy of My HairLUXE)

If you are anything like me, -the beautiful images of soft, fabulous hair above will have you calling the good people of My HairLUXE for their Organic, 100% tangle free, 'Real Luxurious Human Hair Extensions' (Remy hair from South America and India) right-now. Based at NO 5 Labone Crescent, Labone, Accra (down the road from Wangara hotel) -My HairLUXE is a must visit for all quality hair extension lovers. For more information please kindly email the lovely ladies of My HairLUXE at: info@myhairluxe.com or call (233) 20 5664013. You can visit their Facebook page for further information at: http://www.facebook.com/myhairluxe

**Please keep an eye on the My HairLUXE website, -it is under construction -right now:
http://www.myhairluxe.com/

Make-up & Hair: Claire De-Graft

Photos courtesy of © Claire De-Graft 2009

Harpers Bazaar, You, Pride, Arise magazine, -you name them and Claire De-Graft has worked for them. Of-the-minute, Claire’s work is hot, hot, hot –and the fashion ‘powers-that-be’ –agree, booking her to work her magic on the likes of: Toni Braxton, Ronnie Wood, Claudia Winkleman and many more. Personally, I’m crazy about her uber sleek, high fashion, innovative work and hope to work with her in the near future. For more information about Claire De-Graft please visit: http://www.clairedegraft.com/

Charlotte Mensah launches shea butter cream for hair and skin...

I'm loving this new model/presenter -Corali's hair...I don't know much about her but I stumbled across Corali in Black Beauty and Hair magazine [in a piece about hairstylist Charlotte Mensah's new miracle shea butter cream]. 100 per cent shea butter, -Charlotte's new creams are gentle, natural and kind to hair and skin -and come in authentic calabash shells. After applying the shea butter to Corali's tired, dry frizzy mane-Charlotte's shea butter [enriched with Vitamin E] -tamed, controlled and lovingly restored Corali's crowning glory, -leaving it more manageable, healthy and glossy. The shea butter is made in Ghana and prices starts from £7.99 -and can only be purchased from Charlotte's hair salon -at:

Hair Lounge
347 Portobello Road
London, W10 5SA
020 8969 9444
www.hairlounge.co.uk

Hair: Abena Richardson of A Squared Hair Salon......

I am not a big fan of black hair shows [or award shows for that matter]. They tend to be full of what I call ‘ghetto’ styles. I don’t mind innovative or uber ‘on trend’ styles –but one hideous moving red pineapple of a hairstyle -after another is not my thing. So you can imagine my surprise when I stumbled across the above images of glossy, high fashion, soft hair by ‘British Hairdressing Afro Hairdresser of the Year finalist 2009’ Abena Richardson of A Squared Salon; they have won her and her team –the ‘Black Beauty/WAHL’ Stylist of the Year Hair Award –and the Styling Team of the Year Award 2009. Founded by Afua Akyeampong, Michael and Abena Richardson in 2003 –team A Squared continue to go from strength to strength. Congratulations Abena -your work rocks....

A Squared Salon
20 Catford Broadway,
Catford SE6
020 8690 4758
http://www.asquared.co.uk/index.php

Hair: Barikisu Larsen

In the heart of Copenhagen City, Denmark - is a quaint Hairdressing Salon called Barikisu Hair -run by hair stylist, Barikisu Larsen. A connoisseur of both Afro and European hair -Barikisu's work have appeared in books and in films. This busy lady is a consultant, a teacher (she teaches courses in black hair styling) -and offers all aspects of hair styling in her warm and friendly shop.

Barikisu HAIR
Brolæggerstræde 4
DK-1211 København K
Denmark
Tel. (+45) 33 11 04 28
Mobile (+45) 26 70 45 51
For more information visit: www.barikisu.com

Hair & Beauty: Afrotherapy.com

If you are a busy bee, -you'll love Afrotherapy.com -a fabulous online retailer that stocks quality beauty and hair products -run by Harriet Kessie -an award winning hairdresser and business woman. Afrotherapy carries all the best luxury brands like; IMAN Cosmetics, Joico K-Pak, KeraCare, Mizani, PhytoSpecific and many more. I am loving the, 'Mizani Complete Haircare Kit' (£44.60) offer - it contains (Botanifying Shampoo, FulFyl Conditioning Treatment, Rose H20 Conditioning Hairdress and Rose H20 Intense Night Time Treatment) and is available from: http://www.afrotherapy.com/