{"id":9963,"date":"2019-05-27T07:36:48","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T07:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/?p=9963"},"modified":"2021-06-29T10:10:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T10:10:44","slug":"30-years-of-curl-evolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darlingafrica.com\/southafrica\/blog\/hairstyles\/30-years-of-curl-evolution\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Years of Curl Evolution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before the \u201990s, Kenyan women experimented with big hair and interesting styles. From bee-hives to cornrows. This evolved with the revolutionary introduction of weaves, crochets, and even unique braid extensions. Now, women have endless choices and a thousand ways to let their inner beauty shine! In honor of the empowerment that hair extensions have given Kenyan women, let\u2019s take a look at some of the most popular curly hairstyles over the last 30 years.<\/p>\n

1. The 90\u2019s \u2013 Short Cropped Do<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"African<\/p>\n

The \u201990s were well known for short weaves, and swooping curls that added a bit of high fashion and class to everyday life. Made popular by the iconic Nia Long, this style is still trendy today and we still see many women opt for a short do and rock that effortlessly chic look.
\nIf this is the look for you, check out the Short Retro Weave and bring the 90\u2019s back to life.<\/p>\n

2. The 2000\u2019s \u2013 The Sleek Bangs<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Look<\/p>\n

Big hair and loose natural curls were the trends of the day, and Darling was right there to provide those flowing-hair moments. Styles like Spanish Long Weave can help you achieve the perfect balance between long locks, big volume, and natural curls that Ciara pulled off so well in the noughties.<\/p>\n

3. 2010\u2019s for the win<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Years of curl evolution have brought about diversity, variety, and inclusion (and we\u2019re not done yet!) so that no matter who you are, how you feel, or what you want to wear, you can always find a curly style to try. Lately big hair and tight curls have taken over, so if you want to achieve a similar style to what Brandy slays on red carpets, try out Soft Dred.<\/a><\/p>\n

Want to get more out of curly hairstyles? Read this next: Four Cool African Hairstyles For Long Hair.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Image Courtesy:\u00a0addwig<\/span>s<\/span>.co.uk<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before the \u201990s, Kenyan women experimented with big hair and interesting styles. From bee-hives to cornrows. This evolved with the revolutionary introduction of weaves, crochets, and even unique braid extensions. Now, women have endless choices and a thousand ways to let their inner beauty shine! 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