In Yoruba culture, “hairstyles” are essential for females because they are believed to be a significant representation of someone and a way of enhancing one’s beauty. A neat and well-plaited hairstyle makes a woman gorgeous among the Yoruba people.
The top hairstyles of Yorubas are discussed below:
1. Kolese
Kolese is what you know or call “all back.” It is a very easy-to-make hairstyle and is loved by many. It starts from the head back to the end of the head. It is called “Kolese” because in ancient times, most women’s ends of the hair were usually not straight; they folded up.
2. Suku
Suku is another top hairstyle for most Yoruba women. Many royal families opt for this style because of the beauty it adds to their dressing, especially when beads are used. Suku starts from the forehead, the sides, and the back of the head and stops at the middle area. It could be straight or curved—called “Suku ologede.”
3. Koroba
Koroba is also a top hairstyle of the Yoruba people; it is loved by many and used to depict royalty. It is more like the opposite of Suku in the making. It begins from the middle of the head to the front, same with the sides and back till it’s round. You can add beads to the tips or just knot them.
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4. Patewo
Patewo which means “clap your hands,” is exactly portrayed on the head. This style is very common among students; it is either made alone or combined with other styles like Kolese (all back) and curve. It is done by dividing the hair into two equal halves, then plaited towards each end point.
5. Orisabunmi
Orisabunmi is a blend of two hairstyles, suku and koroba. You would see it on diviners, children, queens and other classes of women. Suku is made in the middle of the head, while the rest is Koroba.
