Butter Braids and Dreadlocks: A look at Africa’s traditional hairstyles

Mildred Europa Taylor February 12, 2018

Butter Braids and Dreadlocks: A look at Africa's traditional hairstyles

Braided hair of the Tuareg women — Pinterest

Braided hair of the Tuareg women in Niger

The semi-nomadic group are mainly found in the southwestern parts of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Libya, and southern region of Algeria. Women and girls from this group keep their hair in beautiful braided styles close to the scalp. The women usually keep their hairstyles covered while the girls do not.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: February 12, 2018

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