Hair-itage! 5 Hot trends To Try This Public Holiday

Life is too short to have boring hair!

By ZAlebs | 22.06.2020 | Fashion Last Updated On 13.05.2026

Hair-itage! 5 Hot trends To Try This Public Holiday
With heritage day around the corner, we’re giving you some hair-inspo to look sizzling hot!
Here’s how you can jazz up your hair in a few easy ways…

The doek

An old faithful; the doek has long been part of South African womens’ wardrobes.

But it doesn’t have to look old-fashioned.

Keep it cute in an up-style like Pearl Thusi and Claire Mawisa.

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Colourful or beaded braids

Why be boring, when you can be extra like Sho Madjozi?

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Space buns

Two buns are better than one. Just ask Lootlove and Nomzamo Mbatha!

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Accessories

Add some fun to your hair with some cute clips like Boity and Ayanda Thabethe.

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The bucket hat

If all else fails and you you’re still having a bad hair day (or don’t have the cash to get new hair), just pop on a super cool bucket hat.

You’ll give off some serious street-style vibes like Nadia Nakai and Lerato Kganyago.

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Published on 22.06.2020
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