
They used to braid their hair in various designs. This hairstyle can also be found in Roman, Greek, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean civilisations.ĭutch Braids came from the Netherlands but there is a twist! It was not invented by the Dutch rather it was originally invented by African immigrants who came to the Netherlands. There are portrayals of women wearing Cornrows in the stone age paintings situated in the Tassili plateau of the Sahara. are quite different from one another.ĭepictions of Cornrows hairstyles can be found in African history in 3000 BC. Their origin, braiding technique, number of braids etc. Many of you might think that Dutch Braids and Cornrows are the same because of the similarities between their weaving techniques but they are quite different.

It is a protective hairstyle which prevents hair breakage.The strands of hair are interweaved under each other in a way which makes the braid appear over your hair. Another theory is that, Dutch braids got its name because its weaving technique is similar to Double Dutch jump rope technique.

The name Dutch Braids got its name due to its origin in the Netherlands and its popularity among the Dutch. Dutch Braids also known as ‘’Inverted French Braids’’ is one of the most popular Braiding techniques among fashionistas due to the alluring, appealing look it can give to its wearer.
