The Black race is made up of many ethnicities— Black-American, Jamaican, Haitian, African, West-Indies— the list goes on. One trait we share is our hair texture. Black hair is generally kinky. While many find maintenance an inconvenience and a curse, we can pull off certain looks like no other ethnic group. Our hair is one outlet in which we can express ourselves.
One of the most notable ways we showcase our style is through braids: dreds, twists, locks—there are so many ways to be unique. My younger sister is one of those talented people who can do such intricate designs. I also had a friend in high school that was so good she could braid a person’s name into their head. Talk about personal style! Some designs are absolutely amazing.
Here are a few of some unique ways that show style as expressed through hair.
