"Braiding is lucrative in America"

Hair braiding has been the culture of African American women for Centuries. It is deep rooted in their communities. 

Some types and styles of braids include but not limited to Micro, Box, French Braids, Pixie, Cornrow, Yarn and Goddess Braids to name a few.  Popular among the African American men that get their hair braided is Cornrow or French Braid. Please let us not leave out other Nationalities that embellish this culture. 

However, it is noted that many man- hours is spent on braiding ranging from One hour to 12 hours depending on your choice of style and length of braid that can cost you between $50 to $500 dollars.

 Some people go to Cosmetology School to learn how to  braid hair as a skill while others learn from home and posses the same quality of skill with those who went to school study it.
Stella who has been braiding for many years said '' I went to school of Cosmetology for a few months, and I have been braiding for some years now. I have been making money, braiding is lucrative in America''.

Here is a video on the beauty shown on the braided hair from a talented artist when this reporter visited  St. Louis Art Gallery, Missouri (USA).

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