If you don’t know the name of the hairstyle you want to braid, you will waste a lot of time in the hair braiding salon. I can clearly remember when I saw a hairstyle that I admired; I had the style in my mind, so I went to the braider’s salon. It took a while for the hair braider to actually grab the type of hairstyle I was talking about. However, there are hairstyles whose descriptions are so easy because they are unique. One such hairstyle is the “patewo” hairstyle. In the Yoruba language, “patewo” means to clap hands.
The Patewo hairstyle is a protective and low-maintenance hairstyle that can be achieved in various ways. Locs, twists, and weavings can all be used to create this hairstyle. The aim is to have the braids in the center of the hair in the form of “clapping hands.” More styles can be introduced at the center of the hair, such as braiding, buns, mohawks, twisting, and folding. The Patewo hairstyle can be achieved on natural hair as well as with the use of attachments or extensions.
Here are some Patewo Hairstyles that you need to see;
Stitch in braids
Stitch braids are stylish braids that feature a mixture of different sizes, often combining big and small braids. Braiding them in a clapping hands style gives them a more appealing look.
Twisted Patewo braids
You can have your patewo twisted. This is a perfect hairstyle for kids. The addition of fancy beads to the hairstyle gives it a more appealing look.
Ponytail Braid
If you are a lover of ponytail hairstyles, you can switch things up by braiding them like a Patewo. This style brings all the long braids together at the center, with the tail resting on your back. Adding fancy braids to the two sides of the main braid is also not a bad idea.
Patewo Hairstyle on natural hair
If you have medium or long natural hair, achieving this hairstyle will not be difficult. As I mentioned earlier, it is a protective hairstyle, so you shouldn’t worry much about hair breakage. The beginning part of the braid can be flat woven, while the end that will form the patewo can be twisted.
Patewo style on Buns
African beauty queens don’t joke with bun hairstyles. When you bring these buns to the center of the head, you will get all the attention you desire on that occasion. These buns can vary in size and number too.
Didi braids
Didi is another protective hairstyle for natural hair that you can incorporate with patewo. Stylish partings will give this hairstyle a more adorable look. This hairstyle is suitable for both adults and kids.
Half Patewo
If you don’t want the Patewo styling to reach the back of your head, there are other ways to avoid this. There are many beautiful braiding styles that can incorporate the remaining hair at the back. The colorful attachments in this hairstyle add all shades of beauty.
Locs on Patewo style
If you don’t want your locs to be free flowing, Patewo is an alternative style that you can go for. It will make it last longer while giving you a more comfortable feeling.
Double Patewo
If you don’t want the braids to rest on the center of your head, here’s another way to style them. Part the braids at the center of your head to achieve an even distribution on both sides.
Ghana Braids
Ghana braids are another popular braiding style among African women. The clapping hands effect was achieved with loosely twisted braids.
African Traditional Hairstyle
African traditional hairstyles continue to evolve. This threaded Patewo can be achieved with rubber threads or wool. It’s a great hairstyle when you want to showcase your rich African heritage.
Whether you want to use extensions or your natural hair, the list of choices you can make with Patewo remains endless. You can incorporate various parting styles to give it a more sophisticated and unique look. Adding fancy beads and threads will give you an even more astonishing appearance.
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