“The Poverty in Me Wants to Speak”: Mzansi Ladies Stunned by Lady Paying R5.5K for Braids

• A woman from Cape Town gagged Mzansi with the amount of money she spent on her festive hairstyle 
• Lea had a specific size of braids that she wanted and searched high and low for the perfect hairstylist
• This summer, a certain type of braids are trending, and even songstress Tyla got the memo
• Briefly News reached out to a professional hairstylist to better understand the most popular styles of 2024

South African women don't play when it comes to their appearance; that's why maintenance week is taken seriously.

A lady spent a generous amount of money to get her dream summer look that had the rest of Mzansi gagged.

Lady spends R5.5K on knotless braids in Johannesburg 

Lea got on this summer's hair trend by getting the perfect size of goddess braids, otherwise known as boho knotless braids. The lady from Cape Town was not pleased with her local hairdressers and searched for other gifted people.

Read also

5 Haircare plugs for afro Mzansi ladies loved in 2024

She found a salon in Johannesburg that charged R5.5K for both the labour and hairpieces. Lea wasted no time and flew to Jozi to get the perfect summer look.

She used 100% human hair and had the privilege of vlogging her experience while three women worked on her head for six hours. She was happy with the results and shared her big reveal with her TikTok friends.

Watch the video below:

One of summer's most popular protective hairstyles 

Braids are easily one of the most convenient hairstyles for every season, but it's become this summer's go-to look. Although there are different types of brands, boho knotless braids are the top protective hairstyle the ladies are willing to spend hard cash on.

Celebrities like Tyla, Gabrielle Union, and Marsai Martin have also worn boho knotless braids recently. Well + Good recently published an article that took a deep dive into what boho knotless braids are with information from experts.

Read also

Best fashion moments of 2024, from Bonang Matheba's Miss South Africa looks to Tyla's Met Gala gown

Hairstylist shares popular hair trends of 2024

Lazaros Sumbane, a qualified hairstylist, shared a list of dominant hairstyles of the year 2024. Sumbane explained:

“Hairstyles are all about embracing natural texture, creativity and beauty. There have been various trends for men and women that I’ve observed all year.”

Hair trends for women:

• Pixie-length/bob-length in natural hair and wig installation
• Bob Box Braids knotless
• Box Braid Bun
• Braid-Out Style
• Braided Natural Updo
• Braided Updo
• Coiled Bun

Hair trends for men:

• Textured crops
• Modern pompadours
• Messy quiffs
• Tapered fades
• Curly high top fades
• Natural waves and curls

SA reacts to lady's spending R5.5K on boho braids

Mzansi was in disbelief when they heard about the price and commented:

@VEVERAGE pulled out their calculator:

"According to my calculations, you need to keep these braids on for at least 11 months."

@mpho was baffled:

"Is R5500 the name of the place?"

Read also

"The beauty of rural life": SA reacts to new makoti serving village elders in viral TikTok video

@nand.ii was too stunned to comprehend:

"Like South African Rands? The notes with Madela's face on them?"

@Miso Ngcobo wrote:

"Thank you for the inspo chommie. I'm definitely cutting my hair. Anything above R300 for me is too expensive."

@johannahp1 said:

"Those ladies took advantage of you; braids shouldn't be over R800."

@MaZuma_Ndoni sighed:

"The poverty in me wants to speak."

3 more hairstyle-related stories by Briefly News

• Lady ruins curly afro with R900 horrible silk press, SA reacts
• Gent stuns Mzansi by braiding his teen sister’s hair
• Woman resembles Medusa with spider-legs-like hairstyle

Source: Briefly News