Gele Styles For Occasions.
GELE STYLING FOR OCCASIONS.
Gele styling can be done in many ways, Here It will be shown on way to style the Gele and still look beautiful.
They 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 colorful 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.
However, The name Gele originates from the Yoruba culture, which refers to as a woman’s head wrap. In Igbo culture, the name for traditional hair tie is “Akisi or “Ichafu.”
However, Gele styling comes in different forms, styles, colors, and sizes. Gele is glamorous, brings the wow factor, and elevates a woman’s traditional outfit.
TYPES OF GELE STYLING.
- Ankara Gele styling
- 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
- Wide Flower Design Gele styling
Types of Gele
Casual Gele: However, Gele styling comes in many different forms. The very casual ones are usually the ones made out of the same fabric as the outfit being worn. However, It can also be a regular polyester scarf or shawl that can sometimes be worn as a head-tie.
Couture Gele: These are Gele made for the fashion-conscious, the fashionistas of the Nigerian and other African culture. However, In this category are the Grand Swiss, Super Jubilee, and Hayes Gele. There’s even the Net Gele Head tie (a net-like, see-through fabric gele).
Hence, If worn for ceremonial purposes, they are usually extremely large and rise high above the head of the wearer. Gele styling is one of the most trendy fashion in many occasions in Nigeria.
