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Hair in all its glory is a form of expression, representation and in some cases, a conversation starter. Born with a talent for braiding, Melissa Lesilale’s journey began at 12 when she would plait grass in school and get punished after students would fall walking in the field.
That did not diminish her passion revolutionising it into a powerful art that has helped her secure the bag.
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