Woman Relaxes 4c Afro After 6 Years of Being Natural, TikTok Videos Show Amazing Outcome

Woman Relaxes 4c Afro After 6 Years of Being Natural, TikTok Videos Show Amazing Outcome

  • A South African woman documented her journey from a natural 4c afro to relaxed hair on TikTok
  • The videos of her hair transformation amazed netizens and grabbed close to two million views
  • People in the comments section were amazed by the remarkable outcome that didn't make her hair unrecognisable
A TikTok user used relaxed to straighten and soften her natural hair
A South woman posted a video of her hair transformation. Image
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A woman took the plunge and relaxed her 4c coils after six years. She showed the stunning transformation in two TikTok videos.

SA woman chemically treats her hair

The woman @busiet123 covered every strand using two tubs of Black Silk relaxer. She said she decided to chemically treat her hair because she wants it to be more manageable and easier to maintain.

Visuals of hair makeover go viral

The Part 1 and Part 2 clips of her hair makeover drew close to 2 million views. Local and international netizens were amazed by the stunning results.

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Netizens discuss relaxed hair

Despite the controversy surrounding hair relaxers, the ladies in the comments section felt comfortable sharing how they wear their crowns.

See the reactions below:

@Jessica.Sainvelus asked:

"Can someone please let me know where to get Black Silk? I have been influenced."

@nataniafritz said:

"I found that dying my hair blonde gave me the same results as a relaxer."

@Orathosimanekgosi posted:

"I relaxed my afro 2023 Feb. Best move! No rewards for struggling with an afro honestly."

@kamopt359 commented:

"The way I felt sorry for your hair while you were combing it."

@liaspamaccount12 mentioned:

"Why don’t you spray it with water before detangling it? That’s what I do it really helps."

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@bongisa.gunuza wrote:

"So it doesn't fully relax the hair? Just loosening the fro?"

@chiresetitus shared:

"I've been natural for about 10 and every wash day I threaten myself with a relaxer cause wash day is hectic."

@chiquetastepneyshields added:

"I’m too low maintenance for a relaxer or loose natural hair so I loc’d mine almost 2 years ago. I really do love it now."

Woman shares tips for growing afro

In another article, Briefly News reported that one woman who takes pride in her natural hair took to social media to share how she takes care of her crown.

The woman posted a TikTok video displaying her using products that keep her hair soft and looking luscious.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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