The Art of African Braiding, Through the Eyes of Gen Z

Marianne Costade wearing a tall, open lattice hairstyle made with African hair threading.

In many African cultures, hair can carry stories from one generation to another. Through braiding and threading techniques, a simple change in appearance can become meaningful, representing different statuses and stages across an individual’s lifespan. Hair traditions were therefore fundamental to a community’s identity, often signifying the crown of its kinship and the core of […]