In the event you’re not sufficiently old to have heard of actress Bo Derek, you’re most likely at the very least sufficiently old to know who singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is. Other than being stately, lovely, and profitable ladies, these beautiful celebrities have one thing else in frequent: they’re each recognized for his or her traditional Fulani braids.

So, are you questioning concerning the origin of this coiffure? Within the first place it’s related to an African ethnic group often called the Fula, who reside all through a lot of the Western and Japanese elements of the continent. Fulani braids are normally styled with distinctive patterns of thin-to-medium tightly plaited braids which are near the pinnacle and taper into hair extensions of all lengths. They’re generally referred to as “Bo braids”, or just “braids with beads”.

Under you’ll discover 20 of our favourite braided types to contemplate sporting, if you wish to sport an genuine Fulani coiffure.

Strategically-placed bronze hair cuffs close to the cheekbones are the way in which to go. Mix them with symmetrical curved head braids and extra-long golden blonde extensions that come out of the wrapped ponytail. It’s like your hair is saying: “Test me out! Right here I’m!”