African civilisation and hairstyles

History can show to anyone that cornrows originated in Africa. For most, the intricate braiding of the hair indicated the tribe you belonged to.

Cornrows on women date back to at least 3000 B.C. and as far back as the nineteenth century for men, particularly in Ethiopia. Warriors and kings were identified by their braided hairstyles.

The oldest known image of braiding was discovered along the Nile River, by an ancient burial site known as Saqqara. African civilisation had variety of different hairstyles.

A lot of people still wearing, inspiring ancient African hairstyles in the world.They had symbolic hairstyles because of tribal traditions. Hairstyles in Africa and among African Americans are ever-changing, yet deeply rooted in a shared past.

In Black culture, hair is extremely significant and often synonymous with identity. And many individuals, such as Don King, Bob Marley, and Angela Davis have used their hair to make a statement. The importance of hair in the Black community can be traced back to our African ancestors.

An african woman's relationship with her hair is similar to a love affair, be it the long hours spent waiting at the salon, the pain endured from pressing or braiding, or the amount of money spent—hair is truly an obsession.

And the history of the affair begins....

The origin of this love affair can be traced back to Africa. It seems only natural that the “affair” would begin here, since most blacks were transported from the west coast of Africa. Although the textures of their hair varied greatly, the Africans expressed similar views on the cultural and social significance of their hair.

the importance of hair in the Black community can be traced back to our African ancestors.

Our hair was and is elevated for social, aesthetic reasons and its spiritual connection also served to heighten its significance.