The Himba women of Namibia and Angola are renowned for their natural beauty and distinctive traditional dress. They wear goatskin skirts adorned with shells and beads, and cover their skin and hair with a mixture of red ochre and ghee, called otjize, which gives them a glossy complexion and protects them from the sun. They wear necklaces, bracelets, and symbolic ornaments that reflect their age and marital status. Their beauty is associated with the harmony between the body, the land, and ancest

632K views · 2.2K reactions | The hair of Hakaona women (a Himba group from southern Angola) is characterized by thick braids covered in a reddish mixture of butter, herbs, and red stone powder. This paste protects the hair from the sun and dry climate, and is also a symbol of beauty, identity, and status within the community. The braids can vary according to age and social status, and are often adorned with beads and small traditional ornaments. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas | Facebook

The Hakaona women, part of the Himba people of northern Namibia (although "Hakaona" is sometimes used to refer to a specific subgroup or community within the Himba or descendant groups), are known for their elaborate and symbolically rich traditional hairstyles.Like other Himba women, Hakaona women's hair is often treated with a mixture of cow butter, herbs, and red ochre (an iron-rich clay), which gives it its characteristic reddish hue. These hairstyles are extremely important and communicate