Strictly African

By Jessica Umudje

From the Sun News online

Saturday, October 12, 2006

Africa has always been seen as a continent with natural beauty and strength.

One thing that stands Africans out is the variety of hairstyles available. For a long time, unique hairstyles have continued to metamorphose from simple forms to elegant masterpieces.

Some of these hairstyles are made with beads and threads. It is done in a way that every style not only has a name but also tells a story.

These hairstyles have names like Orishabumi, Shade, Patewo and so many others. We also have the Hausa and Fulani hairstyles. These hairstyles also depict the tribe of the wearer and has a story about the origin of the hair-do.

These hairstyles were popular in the 50s and 60s. They are styles worn by mothers and aged relatives. They were made during special occasions.

These days, they have returned, though with some modifications. If you want to look radiant this season, why don’t you go to your hairstylist and make one of this hairstyles?