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Almost 100-Year-Old Pictures Show How Amazing The Traditional Rwandan Hairstyle Was
You might think that your haircut style is pretty fly, but chances are it’s nothing compared to the amasunzu. It’s a traditionally Rwandan hairstyle that was once worn by men, as well as by unmarried women in order to indicate to potential suitors that they were single and of marriageable age. The cool hairstyle is created by cutting some of the hair sideways, towards the middle, and then allowing it to grow into the elaborate crescent-shapes you can see in the vintage photos below. The Rwandans used to wear this beautiful hairstyle in more than 30 different ways, and although it isn’t so prevalent anymore as it was when these old photos were taken, you can still find people maintaining this unique and eye-catching culture. (h/t: designyoutrust, vintageeveryday)
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John L 7 years ago
It certainly beats body mutilation, because it can be modified. Thumbs up!
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Magda Herz 7 years ago
come on, shaving is as old as stone blades are - which are older than light skin and straight hair by some magnitudes
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John L 7 years ago
It certainly beats body mutilation, because it can be modified. Thumbs up!
Load More Replies... Magda Herz 7 years ago
come on, shaving is as old as stone blades are - which are older than light skin and straight hair by some magnitudes
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