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Boho Braids (Bohemian Braids): A style that incorporates a carefree, loose, and often wavy look into traditional braiding styles. Tribal Braids : Braids that are often distinguished by intricate patterns and designs, reflecting the heritage of various African, Asian and Indian tribes.
A hairstyle popular in the second half of the 17th century. French braid: A French braid is a braid that appears to be braided "into" the hair, often described as braided backwards—strands, going over instead of under as in a Dutch braid. French twist: A hairstyle wherein the hair is twisted behind the head into a sort of bun style. Fringe ...
[4] [10] Cornrows are traditionally called "kolese" or "irun didi" in Yoruba, and are often nicknamed "didi braids" in the Nigerian diaspora. [11] Cornrows are worn by both sexes, and are sometimes adorned with beads, shells, or hair cuffs. [1] The duration of braiding cornrows may take up to five hours, depending on the quantity and width. [12]
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A Dutch braid, otherwise known as an inverted French braid. The braid is above the hair instead of beneath it like normal French braids. The phrase "French braid" appears in an 1871 issue of Arthur's Home Magazine, used in a piece of short fiction ("Our New Congressman" by March Westland) that describes it as a new hairstyle ("do up your hair in that new French braid"). [2]
Historians note that West and Central African people braid their hair to signify age, gender, rank, role in society, and ethnic affiliation. It is believed braided and locked hair provides spiritual protection, connects people to the spirit of the earth, bestows spiritual power, and enables people to communicate with the gods and spirits.