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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 2:08pm June 15, 2018,

How hair was done in Africa before the dreaded colonial invasion

by Mildred Europa Taylor, 2:08pm June 15, 2018,

How hair was done in Africa before the dreaded colonial invasion

Man wearing locked hairstyle — Locs By Yannie

Twisted locks

These were the earliest form of dreadlocks styled by ancient Egyptians. Anthropologists have discovered mummies with their hair still intact with locs. The first written evidence of this style is found in what is now India’s Vedic scriptures, which show the deity Shiva wearing the style.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: June 16, 2018

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