LET’S TALK ABOUT AFRICAN BRAIDS
Hairstyles have come and gone in history but braids have been proven to be timeless. Braids are a huge part of our African history; women have adorned their hair with braids as far back as 3000 B.C. Its legacy will remain unchanged in a world that continues to evolve.
African braids are versatile and incredibly classy. They were not always used for the purpose of fashion; they were used to identify a woman’s ethnicity, age, religion, etc. Certain men also had the hairstyle to signify their social status as warriors or chieftains.
African braids can vary in shape, size, colour, design. There are several styles that come with braids and in this article, we have picked the best braid styles for you.
Cornrows
Cornrow is a unique style. It had great significance in history as it was a marker for ethnicity, age, wealth, self-expression and kingship. It finds its roots in Ethiopia. They adorned their cornrows with beads and coral just to express themselves. CORNROWS are easy to make and cost effective. They are also a protective hair style.
Ghana Braids
These braids have been an integral part of Ghanaian culture, religion and history since 500 B.C. Ghana braids is also called Banana braids, they are versatile and incredibly beautiful with different designs and length. Ghana braids stands out.
Fulani Braids
A unique and traditional hairstyle usually made by Fulani women. Traditionally, the hair is put into five long braids adorned with cowries and beads. In modern times, it features cornrows in front and box braids at the back.
Goddess Braids
Goddess braids are basically thicker cornrows, raised higher and braided closely to the scalp. This braid is usually sleek and well defined. They were symbols of creativity and art.
Box Braids
Perfect braids for natural tresses that need a break from heat styling. Box braids are cute because they require little commitment. They can be styled in so many beautiful ways. Box braids are also perfect for maintaining hair length.
Faux Locs
Faux locs is a temporary protective style of hair where only extensions are loc’d and not the natural hair. There are two ways this you can do this:
Braiding and wrapping
Here you braid your hair with extensions and then the extensions are wrapped afterwards.
Cornrowing and Crocheting
Here you braid your hair into cornrows and crochet the locs into the cornrow braids.
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