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A French braid, also called a French plait, is a type of braided hairstyle. The three-strand gathered plait includes three sections of hair that are braided together from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck.
History. Front and side view of the Venus of Brassempouy, France (c. 23,000 BCE) Tewodros II (c. 1818 – 1868 CE), Emperor of Ethiopia, depicted in Histoire de l'Ethiopie d'Axoum à la révolution (1998), wearing braided locks.
1 maj 2024 · Archaeological evidence from Egypt, Greece, and China reveals intricate braids dating back thousands of years. However, the specific style known as the French braid, with its three- strand construction and the incorporation of hair from the sides, is believed to have emerged much later.
13 lis 2023 · But one thing’s for sure—braids have been a staple style in the history of hair for what seems like forever. No, but really: The history of braids dates back to 3500 BC. In other words, they go way, way back. It’s safe to say the style has maintained a historical legacy that’s here to stay.
2 maj 2024 · French braids, an iconic hairstyle adorned by countless individuals worldwide, have a captivating history that intertwines with French culture and fashion. Despite their enduring popularity, the genesis of their name remains a subject of curiosity for many.
28 wrz 2017 · Originally called a French plait, the French braid is rumored to have been devised by an 18th-century French stylist as a twist on the traditional English braid. The braid has been around for so many centuries that the exact inventor cannot be verified.
31 paź 2022 · The origin of braids can be traced back 5000 years in African culture and it started with the Himba people of Namibia. Braiding hair for many tribes was a means of identification and an indication of the status quo, and most of all, an art.
