In Africa, braids often communicated a person’s role within their community. Different styles were used to identify age, tribe, marital status, and even social rank. In ancient Greece, hair braiding wasn’t just a symbol of beauty but a symbol of social status and occupation, and ancient Egyptians in 3100 BCE believed that braiding hair could ward off evil spirits and bring good luck, according to an article by Odele Beauty. No matter their cultu…
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