King’s braids were likely the work of hair artist Jennifer Wood, also known as Natural Hollywood online.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
The style is just one variation of regional Ethiopian styles, like Asa Shuruba (asa meaning fish, and shuruba meaning braids directly on the scalp), worn by Ethiopian women for special occasions (like Ashenda), weddings, and rites of passages.
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