What I Wanted vs What I Got: SA Woman’s Hair Disaster Leaves Mzansi in Stitches
- A stunner shared her disappointing experience at the hands of a hairstylist which left her with tears
- She showcased what she wanted vs what she got in a TikTok video making rounds on the internet
- People were stunned by the outcome as they took to the comments section to drag the hairdresser, and some laughed it off
- Briefly News spoke to a qualified artistic and creative hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane who shared the hairstyles that are suitable for the summer season
One young lady was done dirty by her hairstylist and she took to social media to showcase the outcome which left SA talking.

Source: TikTok
Woman shows off her hair gone wrong
The hun posted her experience under the handle @nachygal where she showcased the hair transformation which went wrong, with the results clearly not what she had expected.
She shared with her viewers that she wanted Marley twist hair, but what she received looked completely different to what her hairdresser did to her head, which left her in tears. While taking to her TikTok caption, she expressed the following:
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"I was done dirty…. But I’m ok… it’s gonna be ok!"
The video quickly garnered attention, with many viewers appreciating the woman’s honesty in sharing her vulnerable moment, while some dragged the hairdresser into the comments.
Watch the video below:
Hairstyles suitable for summer
While speaking to Briefly News qualified artistic and creative hairstylist Lazaros Sumbane shared the top hairstyles that are suitable for the summer season.
The hairdresser said the following:
"For a stylish and cool summer look, consider a short bob haircut, it's a timeless classic that never goes out of style. A short bob can be customized to fit your face shape and hair type, and it's perfect for hot summer days. You can also add some texture and dimension to your bob with layers or bangs."
Pixie cut, asymmetrical bob, sleek bob, or smooth crop are summer-appropriate styles for edge, easy maintenance, and coolness, while sleek bobs or smooth crops are elegant Lazaros expressed.
"Some other popular summer hairstyles for ladies include short curly hairstyles, short hairstyles with bangs, and edgy short hairstyles. You can also try a tousled blonde bob or a rounded bob with a straight across nape for a chic look," he added.
Mzansi chimes in on the hun's mishap
The online community flooded the comments section, sharing their thoughts with many who called out the hair stylist, while some shared their own experiences.
Buhle Leo97 said:
"Me and you together, am in this situation right now, am crying."
Honestly.Never.Mind added:
"Go back and tell her you want Marley twist."
MrsL wrote:
"I hope in 2025 we stop trusting the process when we can see it ain't processing."
Queen Mazibuko was amused:
"We look we don't judge."
Bertha Wigs suggested:
"Sometimes do research to know which hair the inspo use because stylists also don't know which hair to use, but the braid is nice though."

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Source: TikTok
South African women flex hair gone wrong
- Briefly News reported another similar story of a hun felt emotional after paying R650 at a salon for a wig, which she took off as she left.
- One woman woke up to the shock of her life, and she took to social media to show it off in a TikTok video.
- A woman candidly showed her hair transformation, revealing the difference between her initial vision and result.
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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@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.