Hair Code: Phathiswa
Unlock the hair code to South African’s beauty-lover + digital creator, Phathiswa!
What’s your name + where are you from?
My name is Phathiswa Bandla, @khwezibandla on Instagram, and I’m from Gugulethu, Cape Town, South Africa.
Braids, faux locs, natural, extensions, wigs, bantu knots ~ so many choices! What makes you love the versatility of your hair?
I love how I can express myself in so many different ways. I can capture a certain style and aesthetic with braids, then a completely different one with my synthetic wig.
What does your hair mean to you? What does it say about you?
My hair is an important part of who I am. It represents my roots, my culture sometimes and it is a very integral part of my entire style or aesthetic. BTW your hair and shoes are the most important part of your outfit- like FR.
Do your rock certain styles during certain seasons? Do different hairstyles bring out different sides of your personality?
I really love having braids, its an all season type of style. However I do prefer my DIY ponytail in Summer. I recently had it in a week ago and it does make me feel quite different. It’s giving a more grown possibly sexier (lol) version of me.
Fill In The Blank: “Good hair days make me feel______”
Like SZA, the ultimate black girl lol also a Goddess!
What’s one products or hair accessory you can’t live without?
My hair gel! Not just to slick down my edges but it helps prepare my hair for all types of styles. Definitely a product I can’t live without right now.
What advice would you give to someone who is nervous to try a new style or look?
There’s so many different versions of yourself to explore! Don’t miss out and let fear get the best of you, go blonde! And get those color braids right now!
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