Are you a mom of a sweet little angel? If you are, you must have known for sure that styling your little girl’s hair everyday before school is one of the most bonding moments between moms and daughters. However, coming up with a new hairstyle for your baby girl on a daily basis is never easy, right? You want something that’s both new and fun to try out, as well as quick and easy to put together. Up to date, we’ve come a long way from wavy ribbons to straightened short bangs, haven’t we? So today, let’s try something new! And our recommendation is a coiffure that never goes out of style: Braids.
The origin of braided hair can be traced back to 3500 B.C. It is believed that braided patterns and hairstyles were a way to define a person’s age, marital status, wealth, power, and religion. In many African tribes, the braided hairstyle was also a unique way to distinguish tribes from each other. According to several documents, braided hair was also a means of mapping escape routes for slaves.
At first, it began with the elders styling their children’s hair in braids, then the youngsters would watch and learn from them. Younger children would practice braiding on each other and eventually learn the way to make the hairstyle. This tradition of carefully intertwining tresses was carried on for generations and eventually became an integral part of Black and African cultures. It was not long before braiding quickly made its way across the world, becoming popular worldwide during the 1900s. Nowadays, braids are used to celebrate and honor one’s ancestral roots as well as express personality and style. Over the last 5,000 years, the impact of braids has significantly changed, but the techniques to create intertwined tresses have remained relatively unchanged.
Braiding hair can be displayed in several styles: cornrows, Ghana braids, Fulani Braids, Goddess Braids, Box Braids,…etc. Even though they may be slightly different in the form, the technique and the texture are quite similar. So, whether it’s the micro braids with long-term durability or the Senegalese twists with soft, smooth texture, we’re sure there’ll always be a hairstyle that fits your baby girl to the core.
Now, let’s take a look at the 40+ braided hairstyles below and get inspiration to create a brand new look for your beloved little angels!
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