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Box braids are a type of hair-braiding style that is predominantly popular among African people and the African diaspora. This type of hairstyle is a "protective style" (a style which can be worn for a long period of time to let natural hair grow and protect the ends of the hair) and is "boxy", consisting of square-shaped hair divisions.
Fulani Braids: A combination of cornrows and box braids, often adorned with beads, originating from the Fula people in West Africa. Boho Braids (Bohemian Braids) : A style that incorporates a carefree, loose, and often wavy look into traditional braiding styles.
Pages in category "Braid hairstyles" ... Braid (hairstyle) B. Box braids; C. Cornrows; Crochet braids; Crown Braid; F. French braid ... Wikipedia® is a registered ...
Wigs provide versatility, braids like box braids and cornrows protect natural hair from the elements, twists offer chic styling options, and scarves in updos add both protection and fashion flair in varying climates. [18] Maintenance and care of hair also vary depending on the climate.
This is somewhat less true of African-American men, who wear their hair in a variety of styles that overlap with those of African-American women, including box braids and cornrows fastened with rubber bands and dreadlocks. [36] In the 1980s, women pulled back their hair with scrunchies, stretchy ponytail holders made from cloth over fabric bands.
[2] [3] [4] They are distinct from, but may resemble, box braids, Dutch braids, melon coiffures, and other forms of plaited hair, and are typically tighter than braids used in other cultures. [ 5 ] The name cornrows refers to the layout of crops in corn and sugar cane fields in the Americas and Caribbean , [ 1 ] [ 6 ] where enslaved Africans ...
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.
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