Sneaker Wash brings life back to tired kicks
Keeping sneakers clean takes time. Most people do not have it. Sneaker Wash at The Square in Sunninghill was opened for exactly that reason.
Keeping sneakers clean takes time. Most people do not have it. Sneaker Wash at The Square in Sunninghill was opened for exactly that reason.
It started in a school hostel with a borrowed comb. Darelle Gardner was still young, but already the go-to for anyone needing a quick braid or tidy-up before class. “I used to do everyone’s hair before school,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to be in this industry.”
Petro Smit’s journey into beauty was not planned, but it was inevitable. After working in fashion, she realised that while clothes can uplift confidence, they cannot fix a dull complexion or treat pigmentation. “You can dress someone up, but you can’t fix their skin with fabric,” she said.