The London-based hairdresser who grew up in Ghana created a brand inspired by the ritual of using Manketti nut oil to condition hair in various African countries. The nourishing oil comes from the Mongongo tree, which grows in sub-Saharan Africa, and is a beauty treatment for both hair and skin.
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