The plaiting (or braiding) of hair is a pan-African tradition that dates back at least as far as ancient Egypt. In Rwanda and throughout Africa, it is as much a social activity as a beauty treatment that cements the bonds of friendship among women.

The plaiting (or braiding) of hair is a pan-African tradition that dates back at least as far as ancient Egypt. In Rwanda and throughout Africa, it is as much a social activity as a beauty treatment that cements the bonds of friendship among women.