The 2022 Gele hairstyles are glamorous and stylish than ever before.
Gele hairstyles are the Nigerian traditional hair tie women wear to weddings, churches, parties and even the marketplace. No Nigerian event or wedding can one without seeing the women elegantly dressed in their colourful hair ties (big and small) worn over either their vibrant Bubba & Iro for the Yoruba women; or with a Lace gown, Ankara or George Wrapper and blouse for the Igbo women.
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The name Gele originates from the Yoruba culture, which refers a woman’s head wrap. In Igbo culture, the name for traditional hair tie is “Akisi or “Ichafu.”
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Gele comes in different forms, styles, colours, and sizes. Gele is glamorous, brings the wow factor, and elevates a woman’s traditional outfit.
- Ankara Gele
- Aso-oke Gele
- Avant Garde Gele
- Flowery Umbrella Gele
- Infinity Pleats Gele
- Perfect Rose Gele
- Pleats Overload Gele
- Sego Gele
- Side Rose Gele
- Side-Twisted Fan Gele
- Silk Satin Gele
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There are Auto-gele for brides and those are usually big, but the bride can opt for a medium size ones too; while her Asoebi ladies’ gele are on the small size.
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