“Thank You for the Plug”: Mom Restores Her Daughter’s Hair Growth Using a Body Lotion, SA Wowed

• A mother left the internet in disbelief after revealing that a popular body lotion is the secret behind her daughter’s stunning hair transformation
• The clip was shared on TikTok and quickly gained massive views as parents and beauty enthusiasts marvelled at the unexpected results
• Social media users were impressed by the discovery, with many eager to try the affordable hack, while others worried about the potential price hikes
• Briefly News spoke with Lusanda Tyawana, a Cape Town hair stylist and salon owner, about the viral “plug” involving a mother using baby body lotion to successfully restore her daughter’s hair

Finding the right products for children’s hair can be a costly struggle, but one mother claims the solution was sitting in the skin aisle all along for her and her daughter.

The video was shared on TikTok by user @mfundokobe, where it gained massive views and hundreds of comments from viewers who were stunned and impressed by the findings.

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In the clip, the mother is seen moisturising and combing her daughter’s hair, explaining that it has been restored by Nivea body lotion. She displayed a large bottle of the product, stating that they use it on its own without mixing it with anything else, thanks to her husband, who keeps it well-stocked.

The mom’s hair restoration and growth hack

The mother, TikTok user @mfundokobe, revealed that her daughter previously suffered from patches and hair loss, but since using the lotion, her hair has grown so long that they can finally tie it into a bun, an achievement that was impossible before. She concluded the video by calling her neighbour pure-hearted for sharing the secret that saved her daughter’s hair.

A stylist's professional take on unconventional remedies

The Briefly News team spoke with Lusanda Tyawana to discuss the science behind why a moisturising body product might have worked in this instance, and the technical precautions parents should take before trying this at home

As a professional who has worked with hair for years, we asked what her first thought was when she saw the mom using body lotion to grow her daughter’s hair. The stylist said:

“To be honest, I am baffled. In all my years in the industry, I have never heard of putting body cream on a scalp to fix a growth issue. It really doesn't make sense to me from a professional standpoint because hair and skin have such different needs. Looking at the after photos of the little girl, I can’t deny that her hair looks healthy and full. It’s a complete mystery to me!

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When asked if she would recommend that her clients start using the lotion plug for their hair struggles. Lusanda responded:

“I wouldn’t go as far as recommending it, simply because I don't know how it works or what it might do to the hair over a long period. But at the same time, I wouldn't tell a happy mother to stop if she has found her magic remedy. It’s one of those situations where mother knows best seems to have beaten the textbook! I’m just happy the little girl’s hair is restored, even if I can't explain why it happened.

SA reacts to the Nivea lotion hack revelation

The clip went viral, garnering 127K views and nearly 400 comments from social media, which was a mix of shock and excitement. Many viewers admitted it was their first time hearing of such a trick and promised to try. Some were worried that the sudden viral demand would lead to a price increase, jokingly telling the creator to keep the secret quiet. One user noted that because the specific lotion contains five different oils, it actually makes perfect sense that it would work effectively on hair growth and scalp health.

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User @SIWE Promise said:

"iNivea ine five oils iyayenza isense (Nivea has five oils, it makes sense for it to work)."

User @MaManci commented:

"Yaze yonyuka iprice ye Nivea ngoba naba bagxekayo bazayithenga (the Nivea price will soon rise, because even the ones who are criticising will buy it."

User @Ciko2101 shared:

"Enkosi mamazo siyabulela nge🔌(thanks, mommy for the plug)."

User @Mama&Asande🇿🇦 added:

"Sis, I can actually believe this. Mina ngigcobisa cooking oil (I moisturise mine with cooking oil). I've got healthy long hair, sengize ngazisika (I've even cut them) to a natural bob."

User @nodumofrans commented:

"TikTok can make you forget that you have WhatsApp conversations to reply 😂."

User @Murws full said:

"Makes sense ngoba ingredients zayo (because of its ingredients) alone. Smart one Mama! Thanks for the plug🔌."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News