A Cultural History of Black Hair Braiding

A Black woman’s hair is much more than just a hairstyle. Read about the origins and evolution of hair braiding in this cultural history of Black hair braiding.
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History of Braids: More Than Just a Hairstyle

The Sculpture-Like Art of Braiding – Silverman Trykowski Associates, Inc.

The Fascinating Origin and History of Braids

BLACK HAIR: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. It's quite difficult trying to trace…, by Tamara's Quintessence

A Regional Walk Through The History of African Hair Braiding - Okayplayer

History of Braids: More Than Just a Hairstyle

Why Do Black People Braid Their Hair: Braids and Black Braiders History

Why African Americans claim box braids as theirs when in fact it's origins are in Africa and not in the USA? Why some AA think only they have the right to wear

The Secret Meaning of the African Cornrows

Halo-Our History

Ron Eglash on the Histories, Cultural Significance of Black Braids

A Regional Walk Through The History of African Hair Braiding - Okayplayer