African hair braiding is an ancient art that is an important part of the African culture, and has its roots in 3500 BC Egypt. In the ancient times, every tribe had a distinctive form of braid which was used to identify members of that tribe, their age, marital status, wealth, social status etc. Hair braiding was an act of trust and intimacy, and was usually carried out by mothers and grandmothers. Since it is an intricate and time consuming process, hair braiding was a time for bonding among the women of the tribe. The villagers used to apply Shea oil, palm butter or argan oil to the hair before braiding, which further nourished and strengthened the hair.
Other Braided Hairstyles You Can Try
1 Have fun with these Awesome Ghana Braids Hairstyles
2 Take a look at these lovely Fulani braided hairstyles






