Why did slaves wear braids?

Question

Many slaves were made to shave their hair by slave traders, however braiding their natural hair was a way to keep it neat and tidy. The name refers to the corn fields or sugar cane fields in the Caribbean.

Hagrid P Hazard · Accepted Answer

Many slaves were made to shave their hair by slave traders, however braiding their natural hair was a way to keep it neat and tidy. The name refers to the corn fields or sugar cane fields in the Caribbean.

Why did slaves wear braids?

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