African American Hair Cut

‘Stevie Wonder’ trademarked them, ‘Sexy Eyes’ singer ‘Whigfield’ flaunted them on a ‘Saturday Night’ and ‘Alicia Keys’ inspired many to go her way! We are talking about hair braids that have a strong hold on the people despite the ever-changing trends in hairstyles.

African American hair braiding styles have found their position atop zillion heads, young and old alike. So what is it about hair braiding that fascinates people time and again?

Contrary to popular belief, the proliferation of many African American hair braiding styles has been due to the fact that they are easy to maintain. A little cumbersome when you are actually getting it done, once executed, it saves you those frequent visits to your salon for the entire month!Neither the length nor the hair texture matters when you braid your hair. You can choose from a variety of styles to suit your face cut. Low on maintenance, this style can be further enhanced by merging artificial hair with your locks.

Johnny Depp gave braids a new ‘twist’, when he starred in the super hit flick, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’, by flaunting his braided goatee. ‘Captain Jack Sparrow’s’ meticulously planned look created quite a stir amongst those who follow fashion as a religion!