- A video of a hairstylist using fire to smoothen a client’s braided hairstyle has become a sensation on social media, going viral in no time.
- In the video, the client appears to be uncomfortable and trying to move away from the heat of the flame, while the stylist continues with the technique.
- The video’s popularity has led to a wide range of reactions on social media, with some expressing curiosity and amazement at the hairstylist’s unconventional method.
In the video, the hairstylist identified as @thacher1 was captured applying the heat of flame to a client’s hair, having completed a ‘shuku’ braided hairstyle.
However, instead of using the rather simple techniques commonly used for smoothening the hair, the hairstylist was shown attempting to do so with the aid of fire.
In the pursuit of achieving a smoother and more refined look for protective hairstyles, different hairstylists may employ various techniques. Some hairstylists may use scissors to trim off spiky extensions, while others may use hot water to help reduce the strain on the hair.
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Hairstylist tries to set client’s braided hairstyle on fire
However, in the case of this particular hairstylist, the lady chose an unconventional method, that is using fire to burn off excess extensions.
The use of fire in hairstyling can be unsettling and uncomfortable for clients, as seen in the video. The video captured the hairstylist bringing the flame dangerously close to the hair, potentially causing the client to feel uneasy and anxious about the process.
The client appeared to be uncomfortable and trying to move away from the heat of the flame, while the stylist continued.
While protective hairstyles are intended to safeguard natural hair from damage, there are instances where the methods used to create such hairstyles may counteract their intended purpose and one must be careful to use safe and proven methods. Here is what netizens had to say in the comment section.
social media reactions:
@zaliradalton: “This is why black women go bald!!! Even look how tight the braids are!!! So unnecessary!!”smakusha: “I won’t allow her doing that to my hair never. And the style looks tight.”
@israeliteprincess79: “Chose a different braider cause WTH.” chasityvanderburg: “Exactly why I will never go back again!!! They don’t care about the hair just the money and tightness.”
@mitaylor9244: “For one nobody putting no Fire to my Head better do old school hot water,towel.”
@allthings_justina: “Omo my braider did this to me once and my hair caught fire..wasn’t funny.”
Watch the video below:
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Very exceptional: Gifted Nigerian blind girl braids her friend’s hair and ties gele
A very gifted Nigerian blind girl who braided her friend’s hair and can tie gele has wowed many netizens.
In a video Michael Thompson Showunmi shared on Twitter, the girl going by the name of Victoria was seen pulling off the impressive feat.
In the short video, Victoria braided a student’s hair while skillfully parting it with a comb and acting as though she could see everything she was doing.
