Here are some images of old photographs of communities wearing a Boules Chignon hairstyle, from different eras, ethnic traditions, cultures.

Some photographs, originally in black and white, have been partially or entirely colourized by the graphic designer AGOBO.

This hairstyle involves separating the hair into several sections, and once detangled, braiding (with thread or not) only the ends of the hair, section by section, leaving the hair at the roots loose.

Then, tuck the braids into the unbraided roots to create buns. Each braid should be tucked towards the back of the head in each section, so that when viewed from the front, the braid entry is not visible. Jewelry is often added.

The name of this hairstyle varies depending on the ethnic group that wears it. For example, the hairstyle is worn by the Ashanti people of Ghana and Ivory Coast, in Benin, and in other countries.

In Ivory Coast, this Akan hairstyle is called "Attoukpou", "Akôrou Koffié" (Spider Woman) or "Allah Thérèse" (nowadays in reference to a Great Baoulé Artist who wore this traditional hairstyle).

There is also the technique where the roots are attached with the tips.

The "Boules Chignons" hairstyle is different from the "Boules Boules" hairstyle (known by other names depending on the country and language) which consists of creating balls with the hair by attaching the hair towards the root in sections with elastics or thread.

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