Braid Raid

Having lived through the 90s, I vividly remember braids coming and going. Honestly, I was relieved when fashion currents swept braids away for a while. I loved the finished look, but Lord knows sitting still for four hours to have them done did my head in.

Boom Shaka

Boom Shaka was the hottest music group in South Africa in the early 90s thanks to Lebo Mathosa and Thembi Seete's butt-grazing braids. I can only wonder how many kilograms of hair these two went through a month!

Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child also favoured the braided look. Actually, in all the photos I've found of them, only Beyonce braided. But then again, Beyonce is Destiny's Child. Otherwise they would've called the band Destiny's Children. So my premise still stands.

Brandy breathed braids.

I remember the days of Moesha, 'Have You Ever', 'I Wanna Be Duh-huh-huh-huh-wn'... Ok I've always loved Brandy. I was so curious to know what she looked like without braids- but the girl stuck with her trademark look for a minute! Well now I know- she looks great, albeit a lot more slender now.

So braids are back with a bang- the longer the better. 

Beyonce rocked them during the Cuba anniversary trip that rocked the USA. I was searching for photos of Blue Ivy with braids. I haven't found any yet, but something tells me it's just a matter of time.

South African presenter/ model Boity wears them elegantly. This girl is just too pretty for words.

Braided mohawks are very popular with guys and girls alike. 

Solange strikes me as a free-spirited, 'I am an African', Erykah Badu-type. Afros and 'box braids' are right up her alley. 

Poppy Ntshongwana wore them in a lighter hue with a fringe. Not sure how well fringes go with this look... Or perhaps it's this particular fringe that doesn't quite hit the spot. The overall look is still a good one, though.

One of these days, I will scrape together enough patience to sit through a braiding session. They're that hot!

Ta for now

Mrs M