79K views · 613 reactions | The Himba women of Angola are known for their elaborate hairstyles, made of braids coated with a mixture of butter, red ochre, and herbs called otjize. The hairstyle indicates age and marital status: young girls wear a few braids around their faces, while married women and women with children sport more voluminous, ornate hairstyles. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes. | Facebook

The Himba women of Namibia are known for their unique beauty and distinctive traditional aesthetic, which reflects their deep connection to the land and their ancestral culture.Their hair and skin are their most characteristic features: the women cover their bodies with a mixture of ghee, red ochre, and aromatic resin called otjize. This mixture protects their skin from the sun and insects, and gives it a bright reddish hue that symbolizes life, fertility, and the earth.Hairstyles are also of gr