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

“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

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The video highlighted the girl's hair struggle and how the body lotion grew her patches in just a few months
A mother filmed herself combing her daughter’s hair while holding a large bottle of Nivea body lotion, praising it for the hair growth. Image: @mfundokobe
Source: TikTok

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.

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.

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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.

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Others shared their intent to try the product on their own hair after seeing the impressive before-and-after results
Social media users were stunned by the transformation, though some feared the viral hack would make the lotion more expensive. Image: @mfundokobe
Source: TikTok

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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  • A content creator shared a powerful post condemning online critics who mocked a Shoprite employee’s natural hair, which was tied into a simple bun.
  • A woman's four-month hair regrowth journey using a popular topical solution, Minoxidil, took an unexpected turn, sparking widespread online debate.
  • A woman showed her healthy, long hair and revealed that she used popular items such as Amla oil, hair fertiliser, wild growth hair oil, tea tree oil, sulphur8 hair fertiliser, cloves and others.

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za