The Sakalava are an ethnic group of Madagascar. They are found on the western and northwest region of the island, along the coast.This hairstyle worn by Rihanna was also worn by one of the most famous queen of the region, Binao, almost one century before the singer !

Madagascar is a land with an exceptional diversity of culture and rituals, thanks to the presence of so many ethnic groups.
A long time ago, hairstyle was a significant thing. It defined the identity of a woman : her matrimonial situation, her etnic group, but it was also an essential part of the things that define beauty.

The hairstyle was also associated with an event. For example, in certain region, when the king or the queen died, people shaved their hair!