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Very Curly Hair: Understanding its Unique Structure, Chemistry, and the Imperative for Specialized Care – Webinar 3 September
27 August 2025
Join us on Wednesday 3 September to hear Lumbi Moyo from L’Oréal R&I Sub-Saharan Africa unravels the fragility of very curly hair and highlights the importance of the most particular care.
Centered on ‘The Science of Very Curly Hair’, this presentation examines the distinct structural and chemical attributes of very curly hair in Sub-Saharan Africa. It reveals how its unique follicle shape, elliptical fiber and cuticle composition contribute to its characteristics, making it inherently more prone to fragility and requiring meticulous care. The discussion emphasizes the imperative for specialized care, including the impact of grooming practices.
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Wednesday 4 September
8h West Coast USA • 9h Mexico City • 10h Chicago / Bogotá • 11h East Coast USA • 12h Sao Paolo • 16h London • 17h Central Europe / South Africa • 18h Tel Aviv • 20h30 New Delhi • 23h Singapore / HK / China / Taipei • 00h Korea / Japan
Thursday 4 September
1h Melbourne • 3h Wellington
BIOGRAPHY
Lumbi Moyo is a scientist with expertise in material science, cosmetic product development and product evaluation. Her experience spans nanomaterials, polymer composites and cosmetic research at the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) South Africa – where she developed numerous technologies – to spearheading haircare advancements at Croda South Africa and driving business development at Novozymes across South and East Africa. She currently serves as Head of Clinical & Physics Science at L’Oréal R&I Sub-Saharan Africa.
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