This photo book features the many hair salons in Diepsloot township in Johannesburg and portraits of residents and their fresh hairstyles. Like many other neighborhoods, salons serve as community hubs. They also offer citizens opportunities to make money in ways they can’t single-handedly do with infrastructure projects, leaving the township with more beauty services than basic ones. Combining these images with striking facts on the economic imbalances in South Africa, the book serves as an introduction to the creative energy as well as the planning challenges in the area. I’m currently collaborating with local community groups to further develop the project and all proceeds will go to Diepsloot community organizations. Official publication pending.
