The classic straight-back is among the most popular Nigerian cornrow hairstyles with natural hair. Each braid flows smoothly from the forehead to the nape, creating a sleek, polished look.

The Nigerian fashion designer, Mowalola Ogunlesi, who found fans in Solange and Dev Hynes, sounds off on box braids, growing up “skin-rich,” and the importance of inner confidence.

Christmas: Abuja women abandon wigs as prices rise According to her, big braids and million braids wigs, which used to cost between N10,000 and N15,000, now cost N15,000 and N30,000, depending on ...