The Hakaona women, a subgroup of the Himba people of Namibia and Angola, care for their hair using ash mixed with fat or milk cream. The ash acts as a natural cleanser and protects against parasites, while the fat or milk cream moisturizes and shapes the hairstyles, which are then coated with red ochre. This mixture also protects the hair and scalp from the sun and desert dust. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas

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