Anyone know what the traditional hairstyles of women are? From what I've seen most of our aunties keep their hair in a bun but I'm curious what the traditional hairstyle routine was back in the day. I've seen plenty of photos of the braided hairstyles we once wore. We're these the standard? Was every woman getting her hair braided I'm 101 plants?
Also, what was our traditional hair routine like?
Example. When one washes their hair what did they do traditionally? Did they put it into two pigtails? Bantu knot it (heard one somali woman say this was done but styling purposes but I'm not too sure it this was cultural or just something she did)?
How often was hair washed with a cleanser, moisturized, rebraided. Was hair braided at all or was that for special occasions?
It seems our culture hasn't been passed on and most moms haven't taught the next gen. Anyone have some info to share?
Also, what was our traditional hair routine like?
Example. When one washes their hair what did they do traditionally? Did they put it into two pigtails? Bantu knot it (heard one somali woman say this was done but styling purposes but I'm not too sure it this was cultural or just something she did)?
How often was hair washed with a cleanser, moisturized, rebraided. Was hair braided at all or was that for special occasions?
It seems our culture hasn't been passed on and most moms haven't taught the next gen. Anyone have some info to share?