Himba women in Namibia are known for their braided hair, styled with otjize, a mixture of cow butter and red ochre, which protects their hair from the sun and dryness. The braids vary according to age and status: girls wear thin braids forward, while adult women often have more elaborate hairstyles that signify marriage or motherhood. Beyond its aesthetic value, the hair reflects Himba cultural identity and traditional beauty. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas
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The Himba women of Namibia are famous for their distinctive natural perfume, which they make themselves using animal fats, aromatic resins, and local herbs. This perfume not only has an aesthetic function, but also a cultural and protective one.The base of the perfume is butter mixed with red ochre (otjize), which they apply all over their bodies and hair. To this mixture, they add resins from trees such as the omuzumba (Commiphora multijuga), which give off a sweet, smoky aroma. They also heat
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ENTERTAINMENT on Instagram: "The Instagram post features a short video of Himba women in Namibia applying otjize—a paste of red ochre and butterfat—to style their hair into elaborate red braids, a practice that protects against sun and insects while symbolizing life's essence through its blood-like hue. Himba hair rituals vary by age and status: unmarried girls wear simple plaits, married women add textured extensions, and elders opt for short styles, as documented in ethnographic studies of the
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