03/06/2026
TEDA recently visited Mamelodi, where we met 2025 Tshwane Women in Business Award Manufacturing runner-up Pontsho Dibakwane, founder of Curly Crowns, who took us through her business.
Curly Crowns is redefining hair care by developing products specifically created for Black African hair textures. In a market where many products are designed outside this context, Curly Crowns is bridging a real gap by offering solutions that understand and respond to local haircare needs.
Pontsho studied cosmetic formulation to better understand product development and how different ingredients can be infused to support natural hair growth. Her work draws on home-based ingredients and natural formulations rooted in hair health. The product range includes a clarifying shampoo infused with tea tree, a hydrating hair spray with hibiscus, a growth oil blended with natural oils, moringa butter designed to support hair follicles, and a conditioner infused with coconut and rosemary.
Focused on supporting healthy hair growth, restoring hairlines and improving overall hair fullness, Curly Crowns is built on care, confidence and representation. Curly Crowns continues to demonstrate how locally developed innovation can respond directly to community needs while building a sustainable, growing business.
To connect with Curly Crowns:
📞 +27 69 664 0049
📧 [email protected]