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

83K views · 546 reactions | The Hakaona women, a subgroup of the Himba people of Namibia and Angola, care for their hair using ash mixed with fat or milk cream. The ash acts as a natural cleanser and protects against parasites, while the fat or milk cream moisturizes and gives shape to hairstyles covered with red ochre. This mixture also protects the hair and scalp from the sun and desert dust. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas | Facebook

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End… Hope initiatives Namibia today held a community engagement in Okahandja Park, Windhoek to spread awareness about preventing gender-based violence and promote the fundamental rights of women and girls to be able to live free from violence and discrimination. Video: Monika Amunyela | New Era Newspaper