{"id":8102,"date":"2018-10-31T08:24:41","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T08:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/?p=8102"},"modified":"2021-06-29T12:56:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T12:56:26","slug":"best-braided-hairstyles-in-olympic-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/hair-trends\/best-braided-hairstyles-in-olympic-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Braided Hairstyles In Olympic History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Olympics are the world\u2019s greatest showcase for sporting excellence, as well as athletes\u2019 cultural identity. Over the years, these amazing women have used braided hairstyles creatively to beat the heat and humidity. All while also adding some flair to their game. Regardless of your skills on the field or the courts, check out these iconic hairstyles for some inspiration to up your style game.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>1. Basketball Locs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8103\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8103\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8103 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Basketball-Locs-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The basketball locs is a sporty and comfortable style for everyday wear.\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8103\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USA Today<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>American basketball player, Brittney Griner is the only American professional basketball player to score 2,000 points and block 500 shots. She is also known for her stunning court braided hairstyles, which feature her signature honey-hued locs.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>2. Track And Field Cornrows<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8104\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8104\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8104 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Track-And-Field-Cornrows-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"These track and field cornrows are ideal to keep your hair protected and dry.\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8104\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: <a href=\"https:\/\/trackandfieldnews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Track And Field News<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A triple jump specialist, Keturah Orji knows the importance of a good braided hairstyle when it comes to keeping her big, beautiful hair out of her face during competitive events. This athlete is partial to her cornrows and Ghana braids, which work beautifully to keep your hair protected and dry. Try Darling\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/braids\/yaki-braid\/\">Yaki<\/a> to add more volume, body, and style to your braided look.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. Tennis Beads<\/strong><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8105\" style=\"width: 321px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-8105 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Tennis-Beads-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Black women can rock these bold tennis beads on a daily basis.\" width=\"321\" height=\"321\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medium<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A legendary tennis star and proud natural hair-wearer, Serena Williams has often sparked important conversations about afro hair, thanks to her beaded, braided looks. While her opponents stuck to basic boring ponytails, Serena has rocked beads, braids, and her cultural heritage consistently both on and off the field. Rock her bold style with Darling\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/products\/braids\/yaki-braid\/\">2 Tone Yaki<\/a>\u00a0and get great vibrancy while flaunting your protective style.<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Darlingsouthafrica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darlingsouthafrica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Olympics are the world\u2019s greatest showcase for sporting excellence, as well as athletes\u2019 cultural identity. Over the years, these amazing women have used braided hairstyles creatively to beat the heat and humidity. All while also adding some flair to their game. 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