Rorisang Thandekiso's big and beautiful hair
The TV and radio personality has taken South Africa by storm with her Christian movement, #JesusThisJesusThat. Over the years, she has explored various styles of big hair, and it has become her signature look.
In her TRUELOVE interview in 2023, Thandekiso spoke about her fascination with big hair growing up, drawing her inspiration from amazing women like Nomsa Nene, Noxolo Grootboom and Diana Ross. In this interview she also speaks about how she navigated her hair loss journey as a public figure.
We spoke to hairstylist Asiphe Sonjica on working with Rorisang, her hair evolution and her favourite looks.
'Rori has embraced and evolved in her well-known big and bold hairstyles quite well for the past years. I personally like how all her big hairstyles suit her, at some point I can't seem to have a clear vision of Rori without her big curly hair.
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'Even though for some events I go for a different look (hairstyles) depending on the occasion and the outfit of the day. I find her very interesting in a straight hair [look] even though she finds it very high in maintenance.'
She says what sets Rorisang's hair journey apart from others in the industry is having to embrace and accept herself without any pressure of wanting to fit into social beauty standards.
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Asiphe shares that her most ultimate hairstyle on Rorisang.
'But most ultimate hairstyle has to be the one I did when we were shooting Wheel of Fortune a sleek back braided ponytail that created four different looks. I twisted and turned the tail to create a crown in front which left the crew stunned including contestants.
'What stood out about the hairstyle was the sleek back design something very different and you wouldn't imagine Rori in such kind of hairstyle. To end it with a braided crown was amazing and mind blowing my creative skills were on another level, at that moment I realised how precious it was to get such opportunities to showcase my talent in the industry.'
From listening to her on the airwaves in the morning on Metro FM and seeing her on TV screens, it's clear that her beautiful aura and bold personality perfectly complement her big hair.
Here are a few moments when she truly rocked her big hair:
1. The Disciple, Book Cover
In 2024, Author was added onto her bio when she released her memoir titled The Disciple, in which she shares personal life lessons and experiences to inspire and guide others.
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2. Jazz in the lights MC
What a breath of fresh air it is to witness a figure usually seen behind the pulpit now effortlessly commanding the stage at a jazz lineup in the park. She definitely showcased versatility that captivated the audience with her beautiful voice here and there.
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3. Big with a twist
She has confidently explored various wigs and this one is a standout: a beautifully installed curly wig that we absolutely love.
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4. Picture, perfect
Over the years we've watched her grow on our tv screens from her Yo TV days to Metro FM and the recent Wheel of Fortune show. She has shared different looks outside the big hair we know and it has been beautiful.
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