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Black people did it first.
Hi, world! This stunningly regal hairstyle is called Fulani braids.
Stylist: @kersti.pitre
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Blac Chyna’s ex’s sister recently posted a pic wearing the hairdo, and she referenced Bo Derek, an actress who also tried to wear the style in her 1979 film 10.
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We see how that could leave some people confused, so we decided to clear a few things up.
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For starters, white people often refer to the hairstyle as “Bo braids,” but this is an alternative fact. It was originated by the Fulani people, a primarily Muslim group in West Africa.
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It has taken on many variations as black women all over the globe have adopted the style, but there are some common characteristics, like bead accents, that’ve remained popular.
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There is usually a center braid cornrowed in the front of the hair, though this is not always the case…
Heeeeeeeey, Teyonah Parris!
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…And you’ll often see a braid or two braided from back-to-front on the sides.
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Fulani braids can be worn in endless ways, like in a high cornrowed ponytail…
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…into two high buns…
Stylist: @jalicia35
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…and just hanging down.
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Black girls are never too young to start rocking Fulani braids, and this perfect cowrie shell-wearing queen is SLAYING them!
Our ovaries are not okay.
Stylist: @touchedbytianaa
For max fullness, we may do box braids in the back.
Stylist: @beauty_isa18
Or stick with cornrows all over to make the look less dense.
Stylist: @hairbysusy
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For a super minimal look, fine metallic thread is where it’s at.
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Of course there’s both beads AND thread ’cause there’s no such thing as doing too much or too little when it comes to Fulani braids.
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Slicking down those baby hairs is a cute look.
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But it’s not at all a requirement.
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Braids in the front, Afro puff in the back anyone? THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS!
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Should black women need to show off our striking looks, one may find accessories concentrated towards the bottom so that the focus is still on our face.
Stylist: @touchedbytianaa
The most consistent thing in Fulani braids, tho, is the grade-A symmetry.
Stylist: @jades_braids
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And of course the wig-snatching, edge-plucking, life-giving SERVE of the black women who wear them!
Stylist: LavishlyBrit
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*Black women shaking our heads “nope” whenever someone says “Bo” and “braids” in the same sentence*
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