African hairstyles in the media today

From box braids to cornrows and even dreadlocs, all of these hairstyles have become insanely popular in pop culture within the last decade or so, feauturing on the heads of all types of people such as models and influencers. These styles have become known and loved by most, and yes, these "styles" are unique and catch the eye of any person walking down the street, most people do not know where these styles came from, where they originated and the deep rooted history they carry. Some of the most popular hair styles carry more historical significance that some fail to recognise and blatantly ignore which causes alot of mixed opinions and tension in the media as we know it