The History Of African Women And Their Hair
- Posted on 31 July, 2015
- Hair Knowledge
- By Anonymous
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You know for thousands of years African women have devoted much time and attention to styling their own hair kind of like today, what about from Rhoda she boy home, seen hair and back at it one other video, African history, culture and worldview, and today I'm going to Be talking about African women and their hair African women have worn a vast array of many different hairstyles throughout many different regions on the entire continent. When travelers began to visit Africa, they began to notice the many different hairstyles on these African women. One Dutch travel in particular, named Peter de maras, was so impressed by the vast array of African women's hairstyles that he actually documented it. In a book now Peter made a very detailed description of about sixteen different hairstyles in the region of Guinea alone. So apparently, I'm not the only one of my observations when it comes to texture, styling and overall creativity. The hair of African women is by far the most diverse I've ever seen. Even the females of my own family unit, I've gone through many different hair, textures and styles. So, upon request of many of you guys, I thought it would be interesting to discuss the many different African hair styles seen throughout the continent. Let'S begin with the so naked people of West Africa, this hair style of the so Nikko would have probably been popular during the war god, oh my, which lasted from about the third century to the 11th century. It seems to be characterized by a four B air type according to the natural hair scale, it seems pretty long, puffy and wooly. At the same time, here in many West, African cultures was regarded as not only a sense of power and personification, but as a means of communication, the type of hairstyle worn usually described the status of the individual wearing it these so Nikko women seem to have a Trend of big space style, bantu knots, it seems clear that this style was reserved for older women or married women. Here also had very strong social and sexual connotation. Most West African societies regarded long thick neatly styled hair on a young woman as a sign of health, respectability and fertility. This style amongst the Mende would have been seen throughout the Mali Empire as it was founded and dominated by Mandinka people. The hair type of the Mandinka seems to vary and consists of a 4c and 4b hair type as they're related to the Sun Inca people. Another group that was incorporated into the Mali Empire was the Fulani people, Fulani woman had very diverse and intricate hair types and hairstyles their hair can range from a 3 a all the way to a 4c on the natural hair type scale. In all honesty, they were probably one of the first ethnic groups in West Africa to do the frohawk style in which a large piece of hair stands up in the middle region of the head. The Fulani are the largest ethnic group in West Africa and were a part of virtually every West African Empire, especially the Mali Empire, testament to the diversity of Fulani, hair, styling and texture. The wood abou, a subgroup of the Fulani, have popularized the middle afro puff the wood abu are a little more nomadic than the typical Fulani ethnic group, and their unique hair style makes them stand out amongst other African ethnic groups. Fulani people and Fulani hair is probably the most diverse in West Africa. Another nomadic people in western Africa are the Turek. The Touareg, along with the Fulani, seem to have the longest hair in the region. The toilet were some of the main groups of people that traded with West African empires, such as regatta, Mali and Sangha. They mostly dwell in the Sahara region, along with the Sonoco. Their hair type can range from about a to B, all the way to a for a according to the natural hair scale. As we can see here, the hair of these Northwest Centauri girls are characterized by long braided locks and designs across the entire head. Southwestern Touareg of the Niger region have very similar hairstyle that follows the rules of the Touareg standard. Their hair is more Willey and kinky along the lines of for a type another hairstyle from West Africa comes from the Songhai. This hairstyle probably represents the elite status of women in the songhai empire. Songhai here is largely characterized by its 4c hair type. This Seong gyes woman's hair, is seen with adornments and a long curled afro textured extension in the back of the head. Big and neat hair was cherished among the Yoruba people and many other ethnic groups in West Africa, similar to the Fulani style. They also maintained a frohawk. Your hair is characterized by its 4c hair type and is seen to have a very simple, yet complex hairstyle. In this culture, like many others, if a woman left her hair undone, it was a sign that something was wrong either she was depressed mourning or just an immoral woman. Now southern African women tend to have a completely different hairstyle. That seems to be greatly influenced by the region itself. These Africans in the South seem to be a little more concerned with protective styling extensions. And/Or protective styling have always been a part of African women's hair culture. Long braided or matted hair seems to be a common theme in the southern regions in Central and Southern Africa. Women use a mixture of were an animal fat to hold they're here in long cylindrical shapes. However, braiding remains one of the most common styling techniques in all of Africa. Many scientists believe that the dense wooly curls present on most African hair helps to shield the head from strong sunlight. However, hair color and hair texture vary throughout the entire continent. Hair varies from long to short to wooly, kinky, straight and curly. Now, let's talk about the styles and textures of East African women, about 75 % of the entire continent have hair that's consistent with a kinky hair type and about 15 % of Africans have a curly hair type straight or wavy. Hair amongst Africans is usually present in very humid regions or forested areas of the Sahara. Let'S take a Thea. For example, Ethiopian women have a diverse array of hair textures, but it's usually characterized by a three a to about a three C hair type. This hairstyle, worn by some Ethiopian women, probably can date back all the way back to the Aqsa mine Empire. In this picture we see two Eritrean girls with a very intricate braided hairstyle that was probably seen throughout the oxygen Empire as well. The hair type and hair style of Ethiopian people is very diverse, as we can see. Perhaps the most diverse in the whole region, the hair style and hair types is also diverse amongst Somali women, who are in a similar natural hair range of Ethiopians. From this photo, we can see a half braided hair style with loose ends on the bottom. Somali hair tends to be long straight or curly, often with a woolly type hint to it. Hair has always been very important to African women throughout the continent. Today we have a tendency to see many afro-descendant women, many similar techniques to their hair. As early Africans, many afro-descendant women today use protective styling, weaves extensions and other adornments. Seldom do we see that today, as an African tradition, but the truth seems to be quite different from our 21st century ideas on African hair history. If we really look at the history of women's hair in Africa, we will see that they too did similar things, especially in ancient times. Let'S look at the ancient nubian and Egyptian cultures, the styling aids from animal fats, plants and minerals date back to ancient times. Palm oil was a favorite aid for conditioning and styling for African women. Now the ancient Nubia has developed a type of ironing comb that was used to make rows of tight coils around the head. Queen kawatte of Egypt was likely of nubian extraction and she's seen exhibiting this short tightly coiled style. Apparently, the style became so popular that Egyptians began to adopt this nubian style in their later dynasties. The nubian wig was especially popular during the 18th dynasty around the time of King Tut. Nubian wigs were the hottest thing on the market for the Egyptian elite and it was most popularized by Queen Kea, Queen Kia's Nubian wig is typically Nubian characterized by the tight coils hanging down. She was probably like the Beyonce of the ancient world setting pop cultural trends from her depiction, the wig looks very organized and neat signifying her elite status. In fact, the nubian wig was so popular that Queen Nefertiti wore frequently perhaps making it even more. So it's confirmed that African women like Queen Kea, Queen Nefertiti and, of course, the Nubians themselves, wore wigs and probably other hair, adornments or additions. However, one of the differences between today and ancient times seems to be that these African women usually wore wigs or extensions that already mimicked their own hair type anyway guys. The era of African women has a very long and diverse history. In fact, this history is continuing to evolve and grow as afro the Senate, women embrace their own natural hair. Let me know what style you guys enjoyed the most and if you guys want to learn more about African history, you can show your support on patreon.com, where I teach full-blown African history courses. The link is in the description box below it's. A boy on scene know thyself Remmy, ancestors, peace,
Comments
HomeTeam History: Great article on the History of Natural Hair! Understanding African history through Infographics at Afrographics! Website http://afrographics.com/category/african-culture/
DiscoveringNatural: Great history of African hair. I'm Nigerian and have been using your videos to teach my girls. We love our hair!!
Letiah: why don't we learn about culture like this is social studies class? all we learn about ourselves is that we were slaves. sure it's apart our history but not the only thing we have on our timeline
Tegan WR: Gosh! I think it’s crazy you never see photos like these! All theses women are drop dead gorgeous and stunning. It’s nice to see old traditional hairstyles of a culture. In America their aren’t many strong role models of different ethnicities. Even then models and what not straighten their hair, lighten their skin and. Work hard to adhere to In a sense they are trying to copy and mimic Something that’s literally impossible to replicate physically. A good example of this is if you have a pear-shaped body and the standard of beauty was a inverted triangle shaped body. So instead of wearing clothes that was flattering to you you were close that were designed for people with big chests in little hips even though you had big hips in the small chest. I couldn’t even imagine living in a world where you had to mimic textured hair and to need dark back skin. My hair is just not design that way. it’s way too thinns and brittle I doubt it could take all the chemicals they would need to make a curly, dark and thick. I would have to dye my skin. My nose is way too long and I would need surgery. I am way too thin and don’t have beautiful curves.And after I’ve probably got all that done to try to be beautiful I would still like awkward because I would not be flattering my natural looks. Dark is beautiful!!! Textured hair is beautiful!!! Living yourself for who you are is beautiful!!!!.
Sindyred: I loved this! I am in the process of deciding on a dissertation topic and African/African-American Hair is at the top of my list. We are so quick to say that "we have indian in our family" because of the "non-kinky" type hair that some of us have. We tend to think that Africans only have "nappy/kinky/coily/ hair and never tend to think that - our "non-kinky" type hair may have come from our African ancestors instead of the imaginary Native American ancestors. There is so much that we have to learn about ourselves. Thank you!
Aida Faustina: Africans are gorgeous, and we have the most amazing hair in the world. Our creativity is incredible...
inquizative44: I'm noticing a lot of African American women are wearing their natural hair. This is a happy time for me as a black man. Talk about visually stimulating, wow!! The more black women wear their natural hair, the more they'll explore better ways of cultivating, new styles and better hair care. Great video.
Natasha Adams: Just turned 40 & finally did the chop! I had no clue what lied beneath that permed, processed, damage hair.... Wanted to cry at 1st for doing it! Never had my hair this short. Yet, I'm learning to embrace my natural kinky hair now. I want my daughter to be proud of her hair. .So I'm leading by example...
SE elaine: I love black women to the bottom of my heart. They are the most beautiful women on the planet.
Siyasanga Makie: I love this video. This is proof to bash haters who always say black people can only be mixed in order to have "good hair" or a certain hair texture, nonsense!!! We are so diverse as black people and we come in different shades and hair textures <3 I love my people. .. Black is and always has been beautiful
afroblack1000: African hair is good hair
Edith Smith, Realtor: Not only that African women are the most beautiful among every race. We are naturally beautiful and smart with lot's full of ideas. People are mimicking black people's hair extensions, perfect backside, perfect lips, high chick bones, broad shoulder and also take our inventions and make their own. We are strong survivals too.
a.d. W: Wow. The media has most of us believing African women are bald.
20 pearls: We have the most unique and diverse hair in history. God literally adorned our heads with artwork . Thank you so much for these videos. ❤
Dee Scott: 2020 black women are wearing their natural hair more than ever
Kay G: oh wow! Am very late, but how refreshing it is to see a black man speak highly of their own women instead of degrading us. Thank you and keep up the good work and despite what a lot of people say about black women their are a lot of good black women out here with their natural hair. god bless
Michael Deth: The most diverse hairstyles in the world. All are impressive! I prefer naturally beautiful hair over artificial and processed hair every time.
1234567 _: Thank you this was great. I am so thankful that we are waking up and embracing our beautiful hair! I am a proud 51 year old African American woman, and I wish so much that we had this positive hair movement back when I was a teenager. My friends and I would have enjoyed the wonderful, simple things in life so much more, like playing in the rain, going for walks in the rain with our boyfriends, swimming and not worrying about how our hair was gonna look, actually getting our hair washed more often! I'm so glad this generation won't have to carry those burdens. I no longer carry them either. I love my natural hair! It is a gift from God!
Mariama Bah: Proud to be African ! From the country of Guinée ( Fulani tribe)!!
AdeolaSpeaks: So proud to be African!
Rebekah likesmusic: I'm not black, but I have always thought black people have the most beautiful skin and hair on Earth! Thanks for sharing this knowledge! God bless ✌
Oc4ever12: Thank you!!!! I've been saying this for YEARS..... wearing wigs and hair extensions have been part of our culture for CENTURIES!!! IT'S has NOTHING to do with hating our own hair.....WE LOVE DIVERSITY, (when it comes to hair and hairstyles).
J C: And to think I've been calling it a "pompadour" all this time. When Janelle Monae came out and rocked that particular Fulani style and it started re-trending here in the US, we should have been calling it a "wudabu" (sp. check) but instead, as usual, we like to put French names on everything. Smh.. if you look up the woman after whom the pompadour is named, it is markedly different
stay black: For all of those who are offended by the essence and the melanin of my people. 2 words Black Power!!!!!!
KLo GroFlo: Very well done video! I really appreciate this, I just did my AncestryDNA and have confirmed my West Afrikan roots, so seeing homage paid to these women is right on time for me. As a Black woman born in America, embracing our hair is truly a personal journey. I am now -after a 10 year natural hair journey- can say I really love my hair!
powkiss: I enjoyed your video and I especially took note of the distinction you drew between the wigs, extensions and weaves of ancient Africans mimicking their natural hair textures and modern trends which mimic European and Asian textures. I have been re-naturalized for about 5 years now and I love it! However, I am dismayed at the few options there are for protective wigs and weaves that embrace African hair textures.
LDenise Loveflower: I love this video!!! Black women are beautiful in unique all over the world. We must come together and appreciate our unique beauty and celebrate it.
Bella Wangari: If i knew my hair would be this damaged ,i would have never relaxed it in my teenage yrs. We need to teach our daughters better.
ComeAtMeBro: melanated people are so undeniably beautiful.
lil chicken nugget: Beautiful❤..i wish more American women would let their natural hair grow and teach their daughters to love who they are and do the same. I would love to see how it would make a creative comeback.
Octavia Julian: thank you brother for educating us on black history ..need more like you .
C Smith: I am SO glad I ran across your channel. Definitely a new subbie and sharing this info. I can't wait to check out your website. Thanks for sharing this. A lot of sisters need to wear Afrocentric wigs if they're going to look like someone; immolate yourselves over others. Love it! Keep up the good work Bro. BlackPower!!
4Exquisite Service: Wonderful video! I just started wearing my natural 4c kinky hair almost 3 years ago. I am totally in love with it. I'm thankful for the ladies who dared to explore their natural beauty before me. It takes seeing beauty in others before seeing it in ourselves. I never knew what my real hair was like due to early heat damage and neglect. I subbed and look forward to checking out more of your vids about our awesome amazing powerful and beautiful history.
Godly Child: Fantastic video. Great way to start the conversation and research on this topic. I admit I was once guilty of thinking that African hair was only coily, coarse and kinky. But have since been illuminated and edified after watching similar videos. It's what we've been taught in the Caribbean for example, given our diverse backgrounds and mix of races/ethnicities... We need to educate our women and men. I have actually gone on a natural hair journey and it's now been a year. I feel so powerful even though I was first daunted, having had relaxed hair from a child.
NewPhillyGirl: I'm grateful that you posted this information. Im exhausted trying to convince some African American women of the fact that our hair is diverse. Yes some have straight and wavy hair. We're as diverse with our hair types as we are with our skin tones. #MelaninFierceness
Pamela Boyd: It's been almost a year now that I decided to go natural, because one of my medical assistant instructors hair was natural. I took one look at her hair and decided that I'll never buy another perm. I didn't know there were any self hatred in me about my heritage, I just thought that I didn't know what to do with my hair. I look even better, I'm glad I was inspired to go natural. My hair is even more beautiful and thicker, it doesn't break off like it used to when I had a perm. Now I wish I can start a movement to encourage black women from pumping money to the Asian beauty supply stores cause they hate us and will suffer as soon as we stop becoming their customers. I want to band together with other black women to open or own supply store because you know there are those out there that prefer to wear a weave, not judging, just want us to stop giving it to the Asian who treats us bad. We can make our own economy.
Tiaune Thomas: I love this! It makes me feel like, it is embedded in us the way we express ourselves through hair.
Ochanya: You are right to the core. I grew up in Nigeria. My dad used to take me to the village to spend time with both sides of my grand parents. I saw all these styles. Then I moved to the north of Nigeria where the Fulanis, "Buzus"( middle eastern African) were so popular. Hausas also and more. I lived in those hair styles then. Thank you so much. You did a great job. Will show my grand daughter
Amy Thibodeaux/Clemons: Thank you for blessing us with that history lesson on hair Im considered Creole from Lousiana Ive been doing black haircare professionally for 22 years. I own and operate a 5 star salon in Houston Texas, Salon Adeaux. Im big on history, and sharing this video will bring me and my clients such joy. Im also very proud of my Ancestors and blessed to have made hair skills. So seeing these beautiful women brings me so much pride and happiness. Blessings love
Neekah Green: currently sitting here taking down braids--- lol. and i did notice that even the wigs and protective styles were all still Afro based-- not straight and european looking.
Maria Javed: I always hated my wavy hair but then I choose to accept it. Just accept it didn't love it yet. Watching black women love their curly hair and watching them take such good care of it inspired me to take care of mine. I accepted on my own but y'all taught me to really love it. Thank you
DanceLegz: thanks for taking the time to learn and research such tribal and region based hair styles and patterns. much success to you
Melanie Toth: I've never seen anything like this before. So much beauty and creativity ♡
Nashuwa Renee Miller: Love the lessons. I am Afro-Caribbean-Canadian decent and I wore braided hair to my university class and a professor told me "not in my class" . It became a human Right issue and the professor had to apologized for not to get fired.
Eccentric Lullaby: I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!! You're brilliant! Thank you for making these, they're empowering and wonderfully watchable. . I have been doing black history research for some time, and these videos are absolutely perfect for learning, and clarifying some subjects I wanted to know more about. You're an excellent teacher. Thank you King! #blackisbeautiful ❤❤❤❤
Jazmine T: It’s 4am & I’m not sure how I got here but I am grateful for it. I absolutely love being a black woman but I’m reaaaally behind on our history. Its time for me to start doing the work & educating myself on the history I should know. Thank you this video King. I look forward to exploring your channel.
drea: i love learning about cultures all throughout the world, i'm from the philippines and our natural ancestors had natural hair (before colonizers came) so stunning!!
Universal Tree Ltd: Thank you King, this was beautifully but together, you have not only confirmed what I already knew but now we have the evidence! I remember my cousin doing research on this at school on African hairstyles, this is amazing definitely an amazing resource and I am most definitely going to join your class the thing which touch me is that when my hair ain't right it because I am low emotionally because Regardless of financial status I must be neat and tidy etc etc. This what you did here is more than fact... King I love it, an excellent resource for my learners
callie ford: See how nothing's changed...how many YT videos have we seen with some of these same hairstyles being introduced as "new"styles for those going natural?? Amazing
Mouni Amrous: i love your channel so much. i wish i grew up learning about all this (African history should be embedded in education of all cultures). but im grateful to be learning about this now :)
Ridate HADJI: Thank you brother for all your active support to the much needed rebirth and awakening of our self-consciousness as africans and in loving memory of our ancestors. Keep up your good work. Peace
Millie Tant: This was beyond beautiful and extremely educational. Thank you my brother for continuing to recognize and bring attention to our beauty.
J' zz: Interesting. Good to know African Hair is diverse and not just one type. There should be no surprise when a black woman has curly or straight hair as opposed to Wooly hair. All hair is good hair its our heritage as Africans. Being black and natural today is great!! Nigerian hair styles are beautiful and Fulhani too. We black women are beautiful altogether!!!!
Kelelo: I always hear about hair in Africa except the southern region Im trying to learn about history of hair where I am from and I was so happy when you brought up Southern African women too
Feminine Hustla: I really enjoiied your video ! I'm still finding myself, and where I TRULEY come from. And this video empowered me, and my natural hair journey even more ! I'm going to wear some of these styles! ❤
Diamond Yvonne: Delightful historical revelations about our awesome and beautiful African Hair... keep up the good work!
Tee S: Very appreciative of this history on shared of the unique practice of African women hair. I'm so proud to observe Black women embrace their natural treasured beauty (their hair) with pride and brilliant techniques.
Lorriane ebrunie: West Africans women have diverse hair texture and style!
dawn j: Thank you, I absolutely loved the natural hair styles of our African sisters
CyanCyborg: "If a woman left her hair undone, it meant something was wrong." Yes. Can confirm.
Talisha: Thank for your amazing contribution to spreading the knowledge of black culture and history, which allows us to proudly embrace our beautiful hair. You da best!!!!
Hair By Habiba: OMG nice to see this tribute! I am obsessed with hair! Medical doctor by day & hair diva by night. No hair do can I not recreate !
Magenta Futcha: Thank you for this. I recently read some books about the geisha and I just knew that their different hairstyles have an ancient African root. I'm learning from this vid who their ancestors were.... You're contributing to the human puzzle in a major way. Cheers from Queens NY.
Nita Watson: Your documentaries are so peaceful, so comforting, so educational. I am so glad to have discovered you. Blessings, Nita #knowthyself #rememberyourancestors
Natural Hair Chick On a Budget TV: Wow I really enjoyed watching your video! Very informative. I’m over ecstatic about most of our queens today are embracing our natural hair. Some queens are becoming very creative in their natural hair styling as well. I’m also adding the African French as one of many language I’m endeavoring in as well. Yes definitely King going to check out more of your cultural teachings on our unique history.
peepla7: haha I've worn a lot of those styles. sometimes I start one way and end up doing an entirely different style depending on my mood. guess hair diversity is engrained in my soul. this filled me with a profound sense of pride.
V. A. Carter: Beautiful! Thank you!! My favorite way to wear my hair is the Senegal Twist down to my shoulders. I have shaved all my hair in the past and also worn it very short. I have also worn a curly or straight perm. We go through stages in our lives. I have found that braiding my nieces hair is very relaxing for me.
Qelilah Solomon: I am 70 years old. I knew my great grand parents and they knew theirs. it seems that the hair identified certain people with their ancestry. So before they came to the United States or Caribbean, their hair was shaved off. They were taken to an island, baptized as Christians, and their hair shaved even though they had markings on their skin to identify themselves. This was for men and women alike. Our men wore long side locks or just long locks. On the US census my great great great grandma is listed as being born in Africa. I'm going to have to find a way to support this channel
Social Curve Television: This was just beautiful!! Enjoyed every single second! ilWe need EVERY one to see this. Keep it coming!!
Marilyn Holdaway: Thank you for all this information. We love hair and jewelery. So beautiful hairstyle. The creativity and originality of these women is amazing.
Tyler McClelland: so cool! i feel so much pride in knowing that my hair was ideal for these styles, that I wouldn't have to change a thing to accomplish these looks! so exciting!
Tina MarieThe golden goddess: Very beautiful I love it I’ve seen a Increase of sales for wigs that mimic natural hair, locs, braids, protective styles and traditional hair care. It’s beautiful
Creativ Chaos: The Ethiopian hairstyle was perfect for my hair type 3b or 3c. I was unnecessarily killing my hair. Especially the texture. Was also having trouble pinpointing my tribe by features--my eyes and very distinct eyebrows, golden brown skin color., etc. Searched the entire continent of Africa. I'm probably from a nomad tribe after fleeing Jerusalem. Of Falani, Kenya and Somalia. My people were likely moving. When I went too Egypt, the natives thought I was Egyptian too. They were handing me Arabic newspapers too read. I don't read nor speak Arabic.
Publicist Ericalane Brown: im so proud to be a woman of color with the exact same hair. love our African hair culture
Mina in Japan: Very nice video. I am half-senegalese and it's nice to see this story being told. I remember studying in school in Senegal and being shocked at seeing drawings of when the "wooly hair" of the ancient Mali women were unraveled, the hair was so long. That was my first time admiring that hair type, not realizing at the time that my hair was just like theirs, just relaxed.
Ray Charlies: and they all got their edges.
Eowyn's Pride: Fantastic!Love this so much! I love all the styles, but the coiled/clay braid and the faux-hawk were my faves. Rise up Africa! Your Awesome!!!
Praise Onaturals: As an African Woman this is definitely one of my favourite topics Hair! and the music at the end love!
fredy mosquera: I would like to see more often, natural hair styles just like it was in the past, I love it!
F.I. LOWE-PERRY: I loved this teaching. Thank you very much!
whippedcult: Who else is watching this because they're African-American and want to feel more connected with their roots?
CoCo The Goddess: History repeats itself with all these beautiful hairstyles from Africa, yet some People from other races try to dominate or claim these hairstyles. They need to know the History before opening their foolish mouths.❤️
Dino: Loved this!! Yes, we do chsnge our hair quite a bit! I finnallt get why other races are facinated with the diverse abilities if our hair!✊
quen ayanish: so proud to be somalian
Michelle Redd: I am one to cover my hair in public. I was raised to understand, my hair is like a "private body part" not to be displayed openly, primarily to unrelated men. When I reached adulthood and could dictate my coming and goings, I stopped covering my hair, and wore it as so many of my classmates, and friends. This lead to the press and curl with the straightening come, then the chemical relaxers. Needless to say, for nearly 10 years I was at war with my hair. In my early 20's I gave in to the struggle. I stopped, flat iron and pressing comb torture, I cut off the chemical remnants. I returned to covering my hair, loving my hair, not so quick to removed the unlike it's natural state. Today, my hair is healthy, strong, long and beautiful. I still cover, for the glory of my Lord and someday for the soothing beauty my husband will find and adore in me.
Cynthia Ramoutar Leston: Shalawam, this presentation is one of the best for some of our ignorant sisters,please continue to publish more for our learning.
Hillbilly's Child: Thank you for another great video. I'm just a old white woman that loves any history about all people. I know in this day and age it is a billion dollar industry for black ladies hair here in the U.S.A. On a different note, there is an actress by the name of Grace, I can't remember her last name, but she kept her hair short and I have always thought she was such a beautiful black woman. Again, thank you for the nice video and you do have a nice calm voice to go with it. Take care.
Chezzgurl 5432: please keep making more videos of our history!
Cliff Michael: Finally seen your face my fellow Pan-Africanist. I'm a big fam from Egypt. Much love and keep up the great work by telling true Africa history. Gone are the days we believed the lies they told us. It's a moment of ”Awakening”, now it's time to unlearn the wrongs and learn ”Truth”. May God richly bless you and every African on the continent and diaspora.
Wanda Corley: Hi, I always loved wearing my hair in a Afro or a all up in a bun! I got that thick tight coily hair that curly on the ends! I enjoy seeing what African women did with there hair. I was French braiding since I was 7 years old! Thanku for that history of our hair.
Jed Agw: Beautifully compiled history of the African woman's hair. It would be cool to have your website on a phone app to read anywhere. Thank you for your amazing work.
EAmami: so glad this beautiful channel is growing
Lita BOYD: Black women's hair is the best, when can do anything to our hair, and SLAY!
Charon Siouxsie: WOW. Such beauty, and only just a taste of exquisite cultures. I'm asking myself questions like: I'm sure the wigs were passed down as heirlooms, but were some extentions made from the bearer, sold or taken from others, or even extracted from the dead? What came first, hairstyle or rope/twine/weave? I adore such stimulating education. Bless you
Ana Xhosa queen: Damn I love to see a conscious African American... You don't reject your roots... Bravo!
Posh en Vogue: Interesting! I am African myself I knew some of these hairstyles but you just taught more. Thank you! I wish you could also teach us about the Central Africa area we also have variety of hairstyles. I think African women were very talented in term of hairstyle and also fashion. Today we are so limited because we have lost a lot through colonization.
Blakk Diamond.: LOVE THIS! For all our daughters.......Know Thy Self. So powerful thanks for sharing.
All Honest: Very very well done I loved this video thank you so much for giving positive images of us women of color
ThrowbackSoul: Great video. Loving your channel. Very informative. Remember its important to include the Sista's i.e African women in the narration and presentation of videos that particularly speak of their story, culture and expression.
Dr. Thalia W: Awesome history lesson. I wear the African Victorian hair style, keeping the ends tucked away and it waves like the ocean all over my head.