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Mark your calendars for National Braiders Day on August 8, a day dedicated to celebrating the art and skill of hair braiding. This holiday was created by the Braid Love Movement in 2017 to honor and recognize the cultural significance of braids and the talented individuals who create them. Braids have been worn for centuries as a form of self-expression and cultural identity, and on this day we celebrate their beauty and diversity. So whether you're rocking box braids, cornrows, or a classic French braid, embrace your unique style and show some love to all the braiders out there!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3500 BCE</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origins of Braiding</div><div class='timeline-text'>The earliest evidence of hair braiding comes from a burial site known as the Venus of Willendorf in modern-day Austria, dating back to 3500 BCE.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>3100 BCE</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Braiding in Ancient Egypt</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hair braiding was widely practiced in Ancient Egypt, with preserved mummies and artistic depictions showing complex braiding patterns.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Braids as Identity in Slavery</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the Transatlantic Slave Trade, enslaved African women used braids as a secret language to communicate and preserve their identity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960s-1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Braids and Black Power</div><div class='timeline-text'>Braids, specifically cornrows, had a resurgence during the Black Power movement in America as a symbol of resistance and pride in African heritage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>CROWN Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act was passed in California to ensure protection against discrimination based on hairstyles and hair textures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Braiders Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Braiders Day was celebrated, started by the Braid Love Movement, to honor and recognize the cultural significance of braids and braiders.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new braided hairstyle</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Experiment with different braided hairstyles to celebrate National Braiders Day! You can find tutorials online or ask a friend to help you create a unique and beautiful braid.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support local braiding businesses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your support for local braiding businesses by getting your hair braided at a nearby salon or purchasing hair products from a local braider. This is a great way to celebrate and support the braiding community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a braiding workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sign up for a braiding workshop or class to learn new techniques and improve your skills. This is a fun and educational way to celebrate National Braiders Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a braiding party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a braiding party! You can all practice different braiding styles on each other and have a fun and relaxing time together.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your favorite braided hairstyles on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread the love for braids by sharing your favorite braided hairstyles on social media using the hashtag #NationalBraidersDay. This is a great way to connect with other braiding enthusiasts and show off your skills.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It honors the art of hair braiding</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Braiders Day celebrates the unique and important skill of braiding hair. It recognizes the cultural importance of this practice and its role in shaping hairstyles and traditions around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It supports small businesses and entrepreneurs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many braiders are independent business owners, and National Braiders Day brings recognition to their craft and helps promote their services. By celebrating this day, we can show support for small businesses and entrepreneurs who dedicate themselves to hair braiding.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages self-expression and creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Braided hairstyles offer a wide range of options for self-expression and creativity. Whether it's an intricate braid design or a simple braid adorned with beads or flowers, braiding allows individuals to add personal touches to their hair and showcase their unique style.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Braiding is a Trans-Generational Skill</h3><p class='facts-content'>Braiding is often taught from one generation to the next, keeping the tradition alive and fostering close relationships across generations in various cultures around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Different Cultures, Different Braids</h3><p class='facts-content'>While most associated with African cultures, braiding styles are unique and notable in various cultures, such as complex Norse braids and the commonly known French braid.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Braids are Functional as well as Beautiful</h3><p class='facts-content'>Historically, braids have not only been a form of beauty and self-expression but also practicality. They have been used to keep hair clean, away from the face, and even as a convenient way to carry objects.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Braiding Requires Patience and Practice</h3><p class='facts-content'>The art of braiding takes time and patience to learn. Mastery of certain braiding styles may take years of practice and training.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Braids Can Promote Healthy Hair</h3><p class='facts-content'>When done correctly, braiding can help maintain hair health by protecting it from damage and breakage, retaining moisture, and encouraging growth.</p></div></div>
National Braiders Day is celebrated on August 8 every year. In 2024 National Braiders Day will occur on a Thursday.
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