African hairstyles

Fall in Love with the Shuku hairstyles

Shuku is a traditional hairstyle originating from Nigeria. Despite being around for thousand of years, this hair braiding style is stunningly creative and innovative and is making a come back on the fashion scene. So if you want to stand ouf the crowd, give it a whirl! Origin of Shuku hairstyle Shuku (meaning basket in Yoruba…… Continue reading Fall in Love with the Shuku hairstyles

African hairstyles · futuristic hairstyles · tribal hairstyles

13 astonishing futuristic african hairstyles that inspire!

I was surfing the internet in my web when I stumble upon this article about the british hairdresser of the year from the London hair academy. The London hair academy has used us to showcase highly creative hairstylists but this year the finalist, Lisa Farrall, has just beaten all expectations.   Lisa Farrall Lisa Farrall…… Continue reading 13 astonishing futuristic african hairstyles that inspire!

Amasunzu Hairstyles

The most Unique and Creative Hairstyle: Meet the Amasunzu

Last week, I was drinking a coffee with my friend Marita, searching for new trendy hairstyles on the internet, looking for the latest creation from the famous hairstylist gurus. We spent or wasted a couple of hours on the sofa without really being satisfied by what we found. Marita’s family is from Rwanda, a country located…… Continue reading The most Unique and Creative Hairstyle: Meet the Amasunzu

African hairstyles

5 Insane African Hairstyles you should adopt for 2017!

2017 is one step away from us with its usual bunch of good resolutions, stop smoking, eating healthy, doing gym etc… But for a change, you should consider adopting this insane traditional African hairstyles that will make you stand out of the crowd and that the bolder hairstylists couldn’t even not imagine. Braided spiky up do…… Continue reading 5 Insane African Hairstyles you should adopt for 2017!

Korean Hairstyles

Traditional Korean Hairstyles

After showing you Japanese traditional Hairstyles, I had to tell you about the beautiful traditional Korean hairstyles. Since Confucianism was adopted as a social rule in Korea since the 15th century, norms on beauty had to be differentiated according to the social status. The Korean women of high rank must respect a certain sobriety, since…… Continue reading Traditional Korean Hairstyles

Ancient Egypt hairstyles

The hairstyle of women in ancient Egypt

  During Antiquity, the hair of Egyptian women constituted an essential asset of seduction, like jewelry and makeup. Objects of care, they were groomed according to trends and modes.   They were relaxing the hair with scented oils, and then smoothing them using a comb of wood or ivory. They were then braided generally in…… Continue reading The hairstyle of women in ancient Egypt

Malagasy Hairstyles

Traditional Malagasy Hairstyles

Among works of art, the hairstyle occupies an important place in the traditional life of the Malagasy. Every type of hairstyle has its specificity and its clean signification according to diversity in customs as every ethnic group otherwise as every tribe. Par excellence, it is a job of delicacy, always in harmony with circumstances, that…… Continue reading Traditional Malagasy Hairstyles

Native american hairstyle

Traditional Native American Hairstyles for men

As for women, native american hairstyles carry a much deeper meaning than just stylistic concern. Depending on the tribes, men are expressing through their hairstyles: religious beliefs, long hairs symbolize religious traditions. They are cut only for the mourning of a close relative power, the longer are the hair, the stronger and wiser the men…… Continue reading Traditional Native American Hairstyles for men

Native american hairstyle

Traditional Native American Hairstyles for women

Hairstyles played in important role in the indian tribes. They were a sign of identification and membership to a community. In many tribes, hairs carry also a spiritual meaning which explains the complexity of hairstyles in native american communities. For more in depth on this very intereting topic you can refer to white wolf pack.…… Continue reading Traditional Native American Hairstyles for women

Japan hairstyles

Traditional Japanese Hairstyles

Chonmage In the sunrise land, the chonmage is a kind of Japanese men’s haircut that was popular throughout the Edo Period (1605 to 1872). It is frequently regarded as the samurai coiffure and is used through sumo wrestlers in greater latest times. In the chonmage, a samurai fighter’s hair was once cut in such a way…… Continue reading Traditional Japanese Hairstyles