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authentic

There is nothing more beautiful than seeing a person being themselves. Imagine going through your day being unapologetically you!

diverse

Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness.

african

We are African. Not because we are born in Africa but because Africa is born in me.

A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.

ABOUT US

The Natural Beauty Squad is a group of seven successful business women with a niche market in natural hair. We have different backgrounds, come from across the country, different personalities, but all share a common goal and objective and that is to be authentically yourself and love the skin you're in. We started this brand to share that zest for life with you. We are doing this so you can be your unique, authentic, African self.

We are more than just a powerful and successful group of women we also believe in giving back and this we do through our many outreach programs - you can read more about our Outreach here.

Meet the team

Abigail Okkers

Creative Director
Founder and creator of Pittekop Goose. Pittekop Goose was created out of my love and
passion for natural hair. A hairstylist by profession and with 20 years experience running
my own salons, Pittekop Goose specializes in hair accessories and products for natural hair.                                                                                                                                                                       
Pittekop Goose

Vanessa Cookson

Operations Director
My name is Vanessa Cookson. I am the Founder of Brown Girl Kreations & BGK Youth Development. My small buisiness creates BOLD Statement Bags, apparel and accessories. Through these products, I am to reach women of all walks of life not to just start a conversation but also to invite them on a journey to freedom, empowerment and an experience where they can fall madly inlove with themselves.
Brown Girl KreationsBGK Youth Development

Lynn January

Aestetic Director

I am a mother of two children. Born and bred in Elsies River. I always had a passion for     
arty craft designs. I started Peaky Designs after I resigned from my career in 2018 and I have never worked this hard to make Peaky Designs a successful company one day.                     

Peaky Designs

Laetitia Piers

IT & Social Media Director

My curiosity of natural hair and my profession as a scientist birthed Shea by Design,
a natural hair and skin care brand where I manufacture products from the soil. Shea by Design
has grown so much and allowed me to grow as a person as well. I established Give Pads
to give back  to my community in a way I had always dreamt of and that is by donating a
portion of my profits in Shea by Design to young girls through our Sanitary Boxes.                                                                                                                                                                          

Shea by DesignGive Pads

Kim Damons

Sales & Media Director

Teacher by profession and passion. I have a passion to serve and to educate. I am a natural-hair enthusiast and love that I can be my authentic self whilst doing what I love. Being a part of The Natural Beauty Squad has enabled me to dream bigger and envision a lot more for the natural hair community.

Kinks in Motion

Rifa B Salvatore

Finance Director

From Mom's kitchen to a big manufacturer, Call Me for Curls is a supplier of natural hair and skin products suitable for the entire family, from babies, problem skin to furry family.             

Call Me For Curls
here is our messages to you

Beauty has no limitations. It has no shape, colour or size. Beauty is you, naturally.

rifa b salvatore, finance director

Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.

abigail okkers, creative director

Being yourself (naturally) requires an element of bravery and self acceptance. Letting go of what was and accept what is. Believing that you can, working on a plan of action and executing it. Surround yourself with positivity and people who push you to do greater things! 

kim damons, sales & media director

Be patient with yourself. Remember comparison is the thief of all joy! You've got  one life so be amongst the Dreamers, the Doers, the  Misfits, the Rebels, the Change makers, the Trend setters, the History makers. It all starts with YOU start celebrating your  small achievement. 

vanessa cookson, operations director

Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.

lynn january, aestetic director

Coco Chanel said "a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life". That is true in so many ways! Enjoy every moment of this life changing decision.

laetitia piers, it & social media director

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