In the 360 circles of hair and style, it looks like it is the bloom for boys Plaiting hair, artificial dreadlocks, and High Fade.
At least for guys that still have their hair intact and presentable by the world and societal standards.
By societal standard, using Nigeria as a case study and a Muslim community as a reference point. Natural deadlock is most often than not frowned upon. How well do you think growing an artificially intentional one will sit in a Muslim community?
In contrast, the indigenous Yoruba are culturally lenient when it comes to guys plaiting hair either as a thing of fashion or cultural reminisce of Sango, the mythical god of thunder with a feminine predisposition.
As are the cults of Obatala and some other traditional worshippers.
Guys plaiting hair is an agelong practice dated far back into the centuries of African history that seems to be awakening in today’s society partly due to Musical artists donning them and to another reason that can be traced back to Professor Wole Soyinka’s first attempt at leaving his mane– The high cost of having a hair cut in the states.
It sounds funny but it is true.
Away from the moral stand and reasons to the beauty embalmed in this practice.
To fashion is preference and what is symmetrically aligned to one’s body shape and outlook.
By observation, guys with dread or plaited hair have this uncanny charm lightning up their faces from afar.
It is like an Albino walking among Ghana people in a crowd.
They stand out boldly with the hair on all backs serving to accentuate the contour of their face and beauty that might have been buried in lowcut and Gorimapa style.
Knowing there is a preference for taste and alignment in style. I won’t be advising anybody to opt for any of these styles but for those who are qualified by the hair and facial structure. It is a worthwhile venture in adding spice to your game of beauty and swags.
©Olaoye Sheu Ibrahim
