“Something ASAP Rocky Would Do”: SA Reacts to Hairstylist Creating New Braid Trend With Buttons
- A gent showed off his trendy buttons hairstyle in a viral TikTok and divided South Africans
- The chap who has a healthy afro channelled his inner ASAP Rocky and went along with his hairstylist’s vision
- Social media users were not sold on the idea and shared their thoughts in a thread of 11.6K comments
- A professional hairstylist shared with Briefly News some of the hairstyles that are most likely to trend in 2025
In 2024, braids and afros dominated South African hair trends, with one lady getting boho braids done for R5.5K.
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One chap also learned the skill of braiding hair and did his teenage sister’s knotless braids in one sitting.
Hairstylist creates new braid trend with buttons
A fashion-forward chap showed off his creativity when he collaborated with his hairstylist. The duo created a trendy and colourful style that had South Africans shaking their heads.
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The pair might have gone too far with their invention, but some social media users likened their artsy look to rapper ASAP Rocky’s style. The Mzansi chap has a healthy afro that he plaited for this look.
His hairstylist then sewed in different shades of pink buttons to give it a much more exciting look.
Watch the video below:
Hairstylist predicts favoured hairstyles most likely to trend in 2025
Lazaros Sumbane was excited to plug Mzansi with hair trends that would dominate 2025. Sumbe said:
“Most hairstyles that keep trending are protective hairstyles like braids. So knotless braids, box braids and plaits will not completely go away. Pixie cuts are also making a comeback.”
Mzansi reacts to new braid trend in viral TikTok video
Social media users did not quite grasp the hairstyle and commented:
@Rheana 🎀 pointed out:
“Something ASAP Rocky would do.”
@prezzy was not having it:
“I thought we agreed to get serious this year.”
@chichibae was dusted:
“The spraying part got me like, what are you spraying.”
@Luthando💿 saw the vision:
“This would look nice for a photoshoot or runway model.”
@:) politely rejected the hairstyle:
“We don't deserve it; you can keep your trend.”
@adlay_ explained:
“For an event? Definitely. For an everyday look? I don't think sleeping with those is comfortable.”
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Chuma Nontsele (Human Interest Editor) Chuma Nontsele is a human interest journalist for Briefly News. Nontsele holds a Diploma in Journalism and started her career working at Daily Maverick as a News reporter. Later, she ventured into lifestyle and entertainment. You can reach her at chuma.nontsele@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.
