Pay R125 for a wash and style at The Urban Retreat valued at R250 (save 50%)

Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Rome. Jockeys would don their gear proudly whilst spectators dress up in their best tunics and adorn their styled hair with elaborate wreaths. Very little has changed over the centuries, yes we can now understand complexities like the reason polar bears love loofahs, but the basic concept of looking good at horse racing events has not changed. Make the ancestors proud with a wash and style for the Durban July at The Urban Retreat for R125.

If you have ever been to the social Goddess that is The Durban July, an event that has fast become the highlight on every South African’s calendar, you would understand the importance of looking glamorous in your themed over-the-top outfit and perfect hairstyle.  Rubbing shoulders with A-listers is serious business, no faffing around is allowed when planning the most eye-catching outfit for this year’s theme of ‘A Right Royal Affair’. With the hair expertise of The Urban Retreat, you will have one less thing to worry about.

The Urban Retreat is conveniently situated at the King Shaka International Airport so you could quite literally step off the plane and walk straight into this trendy resort, talk about being a jet-setter. Inside you will be greeted by friendly stylists who are ready to make your Durban July dream a reality. Soon you’ll find yourself dodging paparazzi and casually stealing the limelight from the winning thoroughbred horses as well as a few celebrities’. 

If the Durban July is not really your thing, you can still use today’s Groupon to claim your wash and style at The Urban Retreat for up to 3 months. The Urban Retreat is open seven days a week until 22:00 so this Groupon suits everyone, not only those of the equestrian loving kind. Treat yourself to a new hairstyle, whether you are showing it off at the Durban July or merely parading it in front of your cat Marty, a new look never did anyone any harm.

Mane fact: A woman in Limpopo succeeded in patenting a design for a hammock made with her own hair. It was tricky to stand still but Vivian Malapa managed to build the hair hammock in less than two weeks.  Unfortunately mass production was a bit of a problem and this led to Vivian abandoning this project and focusing on her collection of clay ginger cats instead.