Modern Take on Braids
Braids - or plaits - are formed when three or more strands of hair are layered one over the other until the braid or braids have reached the desired length. Different affects can be achieved by using odd combinations of hair strands, or by weaving multiple braids together.
The concept of braiding has been around for at least 5,000 years. In Africa, braided hair can be traced back to 3,500 B.C.E. when it was a social event between women, especially family members who would practice on each other's hair, creating new styles. Wall murals from Egypt show princesses and commoners alike sporting braided hair, and in Europe the style known as the French Braid was common among women who did not have access to keeping their hair as clean as they could in a culture that frowned on bathing in general.
The concept of braiding has been around for at least 5,000 years. In Africa, braided hair can be traced back to 3,500 B.C.E. when it was a social event between women, especially family members who would practice on each other's hair, creating new styles. Wall murals from Egypt show princesses and commoners alike sporting braided hair, and in Europe the style known as the French Braid was common among women who did not have access to keeping their hair as clean as they could in a culture that frowned on bathing in general.
