- A young Kenyan boy has become an internet sensation after a TikTok video showcasing his exceptional dreadlock styling skills went viral
- The video, posted by TikToker @mainadesalonist, has captured the admiration of netizens around the world
- In the video, the skilled youngster was seen meticulously installing temporary dreadlocks on a woman at a local salon
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A young Kenyan boy has taken TikTok by storm with a video showcasing his remarkable talent for styling dreadlocks.
What was the prodigy doing?
Shared by TikToker @mainadesalonist, the video has quickly become a viral sensation, capturing the hearts of viewers online.
The footage unfolded in a local salon, where the adept youngster was seen intricately installing temporary dreadlocks on a woman.
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He then demonstrated his meticulous technique, as he applied oil to the woman's hair, followed by a gentle and expert head massage—a level of professionalism that defies his tender age.
The young prodigy seamlessly progresses to waxing the woman's hair, showcasing not only technical expertise but also a genuine passion for his craft.
Young boy proudly shows off his work
With nimble fingers, he carefully tied the freshly styled dreadlocks into a chic bun.
A highlight of the video captured the young stylist spraying a finishing touch on the woman's head.
The joy on his face as he proudly turned the woman around to reveal the flawlessly styled dreadlocks reflected a sense of accomplishment.
Netizens flooded the comments section with admiration for the prodigious talent.
Netizens react to boy's video
sheerow wrote:
"Wow how old is this kid mpaka he owns a salon."
Faye shared:
"It was the scalp massage for me."
Bongi thought:
"So young and skilled may God bless him as he grows from this to bigger better."
Love_Goddess101 said:
"Me trusting the process, then not, but trusting it again I'm glad I did."
Missrpatricia wrote:
"This is the true definition of never judge a book by its cover, even in the middle well done kid."
mariesteele585 suggested:
"Young boy this is your gift and talent you will not go hungry. God blessings on you."
nontsikelelogumbi shared:
"My anxiety almost killed me im glad I watched till the end after massage I was done."
Lucyprecious noted:
"I always stay focused till the end coz of the contagious smile."
Teacher plaits boy's hair into cornrows
In a separate story, a mother who shares cool videos about her and her kid got many people talking when she revealed how her son's looks changed in school.
On picking her baby up from daycare, she (@yaybay_) realised that his teacher had plaited his hair into cornrows. The teacher stated that she did it during nap time.
When the mother saw the hair, she was amazed and loved it. The baby looked so handsome with the hairdo.
The woman asked people if they would be angry if their kids' teachers did their children's hair in school. Many responded.
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