African braids, or cornrows in English, are not a new trend, out of nowhere. Braids of various sizes and glued to the scalp, have been deeply rooted in the cultural history of the African diaspora for decades.
Long considered a hairstyle “not acceptable in society”. This was without counting on the nappy movement, very fashionable over the past decade, and African Americans who initiated many trends, who have helped “infiltrate” the hair of black people into the general public.
African braids: endless options
With African braids, the options are endless. Anything you imagine, you can achieve. All it takes is a knowledgeable hairstylist, patience (it can take hours to achieve these braids), and inspiration. In a bun, in a ponytail, alone or on the side: we adopt the variations of braids as we wish.
An advantage of African braids? It is a protective hairstyle that does not require heat styling, which could damage or break your hair. And what we love is that they adapt as well for a working day, as for an evening or a red carpet as we can see on celebrities such as Zendaya Coleman or Rihanna.
