“There Are Levels to This”: KZN Woman Flies to Joburg for R4500 Braids, SA Divided

• A Durban woman invited her followers on her flight journey to a premium salon that offers a luxury, all-inclusive, and expensive hair experience in Johannesburg
• The aspirational clip, shared on TikTok, detailed the entire process, from the scalp analysis to the unique hair installation process
• Social media users responded with a mix of shock and intrigue at the price, with many defending the cost due to the salon's unique and specialised services

A local woman shared an inspirational video giving viewers a glimpse into a luxury lifestyle, sparking a lively online debate about the value of hair care.

The glamorous clip, shared on TikTok by @miss.anele, was met with a mix of shock and praise from social media users.

The video began with @miss.anele, documenting her flight journey to Johannesburg, a trip booked specifically to visit the Majestic Premium La Maison salon. Upon her arrival in Joburg, she changed and headed straight to the salon. She was immediately offered a bottle of Fiji water, which she noted was her first time tasting. Her hairpiece had been carefully divided into sizes she would need and placed on fibre stands before her arrival, highlighting the personalised nature of the service.

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The majestic premium experience

She then went on to a scalp treatment, which included an analysis with an HD machine that showed her scalp had signs of sensitivity, which she said may be due to irritation and chemicals. She was then given a massage rub to relax her scalp and promote blood circulation, followed by a vessel brush, which helps to stimulate hair growth and minimise dandruff. The entire scalp treatment alone was R1050.

Anele then proceeded to her braids, installed with three human hair bundles, costing R1000 each. Labour alone was around R13000, with the total nearing R4500. With the R1050 scalp treatment, the total amount went up to R5500. After the braids were installed, the hairstylist steamed her curls and used a Fenty by Rihanna styling gel for the edges, ensuring every detail was perfect.

Mzansi discusses the price tag

The clip gained massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who were shocked at the prices and the fact that she flew to Johannesburg just for braids. Many jokingly said that when they saw the Fiji water, they knew that it was no ordinary salon.

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This sentiment captured the shock of many who were surprised by the luxury and all-inclusive nature of the salon. Others, however, felt that the price was reasonable considering all the services that were included, such as the scalp analysis and hair growth treatments.

User @kwanelee.ntuli sought clarity:

"Bafethu (guys), I don’t understand English,😭 it was R4,5 altogether, with the scalp treatment, or excluding😭?"

User @Mandie_68 asked:

"So vele! In the whole of KZN, no one knows how to do braids that side, mama 😭💔? Zero salons that side, 😩😭?"

User @Amanda Mhlongo shared:

"They are worth the price though 😍."

User @Happiness Nkuna commented:

"I don’t care what the braids look like. The service and treatment there🔥🤌. I pray to afford such things🙌."

User @naenkosi added:

"Fenty hair gel by Rihanna, nizwile guys? 😭 There are levels to this 🤝🏽."

User @Beacon of Light said:

"This is the kind of life I'm aiming for. Spending my money to soothe my heart, not because I'll get the best, but because I'll receive the best treatment. Royalty 👑!"

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Watch the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News articles about hair

• A woman looked down once, and when she looked up, her hairstylist had cut her hair shorter than she had asked and created a bald patch.
• A Cameroonian woman got to America with just $50 in her name and later built a multi-million dollar braiding empire that employs 400 staff members.
• A local lady came out of a local salon crying after sitting for four hours while a stylist was badly installing her weave.

Source: Briefly News