💇♀️Eritrean Hairstyle
Traditional Hairstyle
Among women from the Tigrinya ethnic group, there are five hairstyles that are commonly found: albaso, gamme, segem, rubbo and gilbich. Albaso usually consists of seven large braids that flow back till the end extends out like a fur coat. Segem, rubbo and gilbich are similar hairstyles that have smaller braids going directly back with varying patterns. Gamme hairstyle is intended for adolescent girls who haven't married. This hairstyle usually features braids being braided to the sides and backward.