No hairstyle is making more waves in 2024 than the KIPETAKA braids hair trend, which we first spotted in late 2023. Reignited by South African social media influencer and model Kayra Theodore, this style has captured the attention of many.
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The KIPETAKA hairdo features ladies wearing braids with tips coiled in spirals, creating cute circles at the end of the plaits. Originating in Madagascar, the name “KIPETAKA” and the hairdo itself have been documented in images dating back to the late 19th century, showcasing various elegant and traditional African women.
Madagascar has been a prominent source of modern hairdos. For instance, superstar singer Rihanna once went viral with the Tanavoho hairdo, also inspired by the Malagasy people, a tribe originating from Madagascar.
However, confusion arose when some Nigerian hair stylists referred to the hairstyle as “Koroba braids,” a term from the Yoruba tribe, being that it is also the name of a very popular song by Tiwa Savage, it is easier to recall than the actual name. Koroba braids describe plaits starting from the top center of the scalp and extending outward to the edges, resembling an upside-down basket or calabash.
While KIPETAKA often features swirls at the tips of the braids, it has also been plaited from the center of the scalp, resulting in spiraled ends. However, not all KIPETAKA braids stem from the center of the scalp as that of the koroba braids.
Koroba braids, on the other hand, may not always include spiraled plaits at the ends. They can be decorated with Afro styling, beads, and other accessories, distinguishing them from the current trending KIPETAKA.
The styles below are solely koroba with no KIPETAKA tips
It’s important to note that while Koroba braids and KIPETAKA share similarities, not all spiraled styles originate from the center of the scalp. The spiral braids, currently known as KIPETAKA, maintain their distinct identity despite attempts by some Nigerian hairstylists to classify them as Yoruba. This clarification aims to address the confusion between the two hairstyles.
The styles below are solely KIPETAKA with no korobe braids as they do not stem from the center of the scalp, yet they host the spiral tips.
Watch the video below for more detailed explanation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOjdDg0VrCw
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