Mzansi Woman Flaunts Her Afro Hair In A Viral Video, Leaving Followers Impressed

• A confident Mzansi woman took to her Facebook profile to share the impressive growth of her hair, which she let grow in its natural "afro" state
• The woman stretched her hair, which, if unstretched, looks relatively low and not that much, but once stretched, it extends to several centimetres
• Mzansi was impressed by the natural state of African hair being "left alone", with many complimenting the beautiful hair and asking for growth tips
• Hairstylist Vicky spoke with Briefly News about the best practices to maintain an afro

A South African woman recently grabbed attention on social media by proudly displaying the remarkable growth of her natural afro hairstyle.

Her post, which she sent out on the 12th of February, revealed the transformation, or better yet magic, of her hair when stretched, showing its true length and volume.

She posted the video on her Facebook profile, captioning it with the hashtags:

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"#naturalhaircare #shrinkage #nobuhlebendalo."

Watch the video of the impressive hair here.

Why does 'afro' hair have a special appeal to people?

The allure of Afro hair lies in its powerful combination of natural beauty, versatility, and deep cultural, historical, and political significance.

The hairstyle is often described as a "crown," which represents resilience, pride, and self-expression, functioning as a bold, authentic statement against historical assimilation.

It has a special appeal to people due to its unique, varied textures and capacity to be styled in numerous forms, from natural coils, braids, to just letting it loose.

A hairstylist and salon owner, Vicky Eghan, shared with Briefly News the cultural significance of an Afro and the key to keeping it well-maintained.

"With afros, it doesn't get any better than them," she stated. "The ideal way to ensure your natural hair is well maintained is by implementing a good haircare routine. Always make sure it is moisturised thrououghly before styling it. I also advise against applying direct heat on your hair through the use of hairdryers etc. These tend to dry out your natural hair, making it lose its natural shine. This then makes you reliant on products to give you shine," she added.

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Mzansi reacts to the woman's video

The online community responded with enthusiasm, praising the beauty of the woman's hair.

Many users expressed admiration for her decision to embrace her natural hair, favouring a cultural appreciation for African hairstyles.

One user, Life.With.Nonzuzo commented:

"Our hair is so magical. You’re beautiful."

Another user, Tshegofatso Washington, wrote:

"Even without you stretching it, that afro was never short, honey."

Another Facebooker, Nhinhi, said:

"Which product are you using?"

Another user, Vuyo Stalk, asked for tips, commenting:

"Do you use heat on it? Also, how long have you been growing it?"

User, Onalenna Mashigo, asked:

"Which products are you using?"

Another user, Sips Yonela, offered a response, stating:

"This is natural. You should not be asking which product she uses. It's pure nature. This is so beautiful"

Facebook user, Thapza Monks, challenged her:

"Blow dry it. I want to see something."

Nolwandle Ntshwante shared:

"Long ago, we used to call this type of hair ngesihluthu. Looking back, I regret why I removed my hair. I have since struggled to grow it to that length and [volume]."

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More stories on Briefly News about 'afro' hairstyle

• A woman on TikTok flexed the length of her healthy afro and made Mzansi beg for the hair-growth formula. She shared her secret product in one of her TikTok videos, which created quite a buzz amongst her followers.
• 30 natural short hairstyles black hair ideas with images. With numerous black hairstyles for short hair, interested people can be sure that there will be an excellent style to match their preferences.
• Afro hairstyles are among the most common hairdos when it comes to managing and maintaining African hair for both males and females.

Source: Briefly News