“Does Wonders”: Woman With Beautiful Afro Shows Love for Favourite Affordable Hair Product
- A young woman on TikTok shared a video showing love for her favourite haircare product
- The hair food was quite affordable at local stores, only costing hair enthusiasts 29.99 for a 60g tub
- Many people in the comment section agreed that the hair food worked, sharing how other products under the brand worked for them, too
- A qualified artistic and creative hairstylist explained to Briefly News how people can take care of an afro
Taking care of natural hair requires dedication and can sometimes be expensive, but the results are worth the effort.
A young woman proudly showed love for her favourite affordable haircare product, proving that great results don't have to come at a high cost.
Affordable hair food nourishes afro
TikTok user Akhona, who uses the handle @akhona_13_ on the social media platform, shared a video showing one of her hair products love.
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She noted in her video:
"Kissing my hair food because my hair wouldn't grow this long if it weren't for it."
The product she used for her hair was MPL's 60g hair food, which only cost R29.99 at Clicks and Dischem.
Watch the video below:
Tips to take care of an afro
Lazaros Sumbane, an award-winning hairstylist, told Briefly News that growing an afro is difficult. However, having an afro enhances beauty and identity and is a symbol of African heritage and cultural pride.
The qualified artistic and creative hairstylist notes the following:
Common afro hair challenges
- Dryness
- Breakage
- Frizz
- Tangles
- Shrinking
Overcoming challenges
- Use gentle products.
- Moisturise regularly.
- Use a wide-tooth comb.
- Avoid over-manipulation and hairdryers.
Haircare tips
- Wash your hair with sulfate-free shampoo and gently cleanse.
- Apply deep conditioning treatments for 15 to 20 minutes, rinse off and apply leave-in conditioner.
- Use hydrating products and oils to add moisture and shine as a daily care, avoid excessive heat styling, and trim regularly to prevent split ends.
People online agree with woman's favourite hair product
A few local online users headed to the comment section to share their thoughts on the hair product. Many stated that it worked wonders for them.
@kgadi.ya.tsona wrote to the young lady:
"Even the MPL gel. It helped me grow back my hairline."
@asiphe.21 confessed in the comments:
"Then there's me, who applies it once a month because I'm lazy when it comes to haircare."
@nomiya_miiyah shared with app users:
I've been using it and the oil for two years now, and my hair growth? Insane."
Akhona replied:
"The oil does wonders, sana."
@yvonne2.03 shared with the online community:
"It feels so good on the scalp."
@tebogomabusela7 had a change of heart about the product:
"I need to go back to basics. I wonder why I stopped using that range because it's the best."
@prisci_806 noted in the comments:
"My fighter. I have been using it for about three years now."
Woman shows affordable hair products for growth
In another story, Briefly News reported about a woman who shared with people online her three affordable go-to products for growing and thickening her hair.
Qualified artistic and creative hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane also spoke to Briefly News about how to grow and keep natural hair healthy.
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Source: Briefly News
Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za
Lazaros Sumbane (Founder of Pro Love Salon and Pro Love Academy) Lazaros Sumbane is a qualified artistic and creative hairstylist. With over 14 years of experience, he excels in cutting, colouring, styling, weaving and crafting for special events. Sumbane was featured in the 2021 SABC3 show "A Cut Above the Rest". In 2018, Lazaros initiated a programme to give back to the elderly.