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Beaded hairstyle as symbol of African identity

African women and the entire black race have come a complete 360 degrees to accept theirs and own its identity. African hair texture is kinky, thick and strong but westernisation made black women to feel inferior with their natural hair, skin colour and beauty.

Hence, the black women left her identity behind, in search of western beauty, adopting relaxers to get the flowing long hair, flat tonging and straightening the kinky strands to look like the white. Glad that we have all done that and are gradually accepting that our own identity is as beautiful as theirs. Now, many black women wear their hair natural. We have also accepted that cornrows, weaving and braids are African. We have also accepted that Beaded hairstyle is our very own hair accessories; a hairstyle international super stars like Beyonce, Rihanna and Alicia Keys identify with. This is part of the reasons Beaded hairstyles are back in style.

Beads are jewelleries meant to uplift and transform hairstyles. They also help when looking to switch one’s personal style. Another unique quality beads possess is that they are African. Beaded hairstyle dates back to when our forefathers used to wear cowries on their hair as sign of prestige and wealth. They wore beads on their dreadlocks with a lot of pride. Now, choosing the pure African look, Beaded hairstyle comes to mind. This is why hair beads are always a delightful accessory to count on.

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