{"id":10173,"date":"2019-06-07T17:14:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T17:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/?p=10173"},"modified":"2021-06-29T09:52:22","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T09:52:22","slug":"influential-women-find-their-beautiful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/celebrity-hairstyles\/influential-women-find-their-beautiful\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do Influential Women Find Their Beautiful?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What makes you beautiful?<\/h4>\n

The word ‘beautiful’ means different things to different people. To celebrate Darling’s rebranding<\/a>, we’ve embarked on a journey of self-discovery.<\/p>\n

Our product packaging is changing from its signature red to a regal purple. We want to know what beauty means to you.<\/p>\n

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. ” – Margaret Wolfe Hungerford. <\/em><\/p>\n

Being in the spotlight opens you up to public scrutiny. No one knows this better than these women representing the beauty industry.<\/p>\n

From a hair blogger to a beauty queen and a choreographer, we’ve gathered five thought leaders to weigh in on the conversation. Find out how they find their beautiful in an increasingly judgemental world.<\/p>\n

Zuziwe Gcuku<\/h4>\n

This digital marketing enthusiast and content creator is more than just a beautiful face. She is the founder of IQonga Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency.<\/p>\n

Its primary focus is on empowering small to medium black female-owned businesses. We asked her what beauty means and this is what she had to say.<\/p>\n

\u201c For me, beauty is the freedom to choose what you want and through my hair, I\u2019ve been able to find my beautiful. \u201c – <\/em>Zuziwe Gcuku<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

When she\u2019s not making money moves, she\u2019s creating shareable content on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beautiful lesson: The freedom to choose is the most beautiful thing. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>This bob look is fire. Get a similar look with our brand new, Indian Remy.<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n

\"African<\/p>\n

Images Source: Twitter.com<\/a><\/em><\/h6>\n

Miriam Maulana<\/h4>\n

\u201cThey are so many different flowers in the world. And each one is beautiful. We ARE just like them, I’ve found my beautiful by sharing different sides of myself and each one is just gorgeous and so are you. Makeup\/no makeup, natural hair\/no hair at all, light\/dark, Petite, Average\/Plus Size. We are BEAUTIFUL. \u201c – Miriam Maulana<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Miriam gives us serious hair inspiration, all day, every day.<\/em><\/strong><\/h6>\n

\"Ladies,<\/p>\n

Image Source: Kwen.co<\/a><\/em><\/h6>\n

We couldn\u2019t agree more with the bubbly Miriam. She\u2019s not afraid of exploring her different sides. She\u2019s known for her YouTube channel and website that delivers haircare, skincare, fashion, and beauty topics in a playful way.<\/p>\n

This Zimbabwean beauty can make magic with Darling products too. Watch how she whips up a drawstring ponytail with Darling\u2019s Superstar braid:<\/p>\n