Durban Woman Claps Back at Critics Over R7K Boho Braids Hairdo in Viral TikTok Video

Durban Woman Claps Back at Critics Over R7K Boho Braids Hairdo in Viral TikTok Video

  • A confident Durban woman has responded to critics in a TikTok video defending her choice of a beautiful R7 000 boho braids hairdo
  • In the video, the salon owner confidently showed viewers why the hair costs so much
  • Many viewers were not convinced about the steep price and asked why the type of hair is so expensive

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A woman showcased wearing boho braids.
A Durban woman who owns a salon shared in a video the reasons why the hair costs so much. Images: @thobilejele
Source: TikTok

A Durban salon owner recently took to social media to address the cost of hair treatments, specifically her R7 000 boho braids.

Durban woman tackles critics

In a video shared online, TikTok user @thobilejele explained the factors contributing to such a hairstyle's price tag. She highlighted the quality of the hair extensions used, emphasising that they are of superior quality. Additionally, she pointed out the meticulous and time-consuming process of creating the intricate boho braid style, which requires skill and expertise.

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The woman's video aimed to shed light on the salon industry and the often-overlooked aspects that go into pricing hair treatments. She stressed that professionals in the industry invest in top-quality products and spend significant time perfecting their craft to ensure clients receive the best possible results.

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Watch the video below:

Mzansi's take on the R7K hairdo

The video sparked discussions about the value of services in the beauty and grooming industry. It also prompted viewers to debate over the hefty price tag.

People flocked to the comment section to share their views:

@Phumelela Hlophe asked:

"Iyona high quality hair nikhuluma ngayo ke??"

@Mapresh joked:

"7k for amasingili."

@Makole laughed:

"Salary yonke vele."

@Nady_Boity said:

"R7K as in R7 000 for light braids, ngapha ngikhaliswa ama braids wa R800."

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@Bulelwa_F commented:

"No amount of explaining can justify that price. R7 000??? Haibo."

@Liwe joked:

"The Hawks must just start with your client list, sisi."

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In a similar story, Briefly News reported about a stunning South African lady who finally tried American braiders and did not have a good experience.

The lady wanted French curl braids but got the wrong style that looked like medium-sized box braids. Many people were interested in hearing the young lady rant about her American hairstylist experience.

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Trisha Pillay (Weekend current affairs editor) Trisha Pillay is a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and an Honours degree in International Politics from UNISA. She joined ENCA straight out of varsity and completed an internship at the channel. Pillay later went on to cover politics, crime, entertainment, and current affairs at the Citizen Newspaper. She joined Newzroom Afrika in 2019 and became a senior bulletin editor for shows focused on politics and current affairs on the channel. She joined Briefly News in 2023. You can contact her at trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za