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  2. Tonsure - Wikipedia

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    Roman tonsure (Catholicism) Tonsure (/ ˈ t ɒ n ʃ ər /) is the practice of cutting or shaving some or all of the hair on the scalp as a sign of religious devotion or humility.. The term originates from the Latin word tonsura (meaning "clipping" or "shearing" [1]) and referred to a specific practice in medieval Catholicism, abandoned by papal order in 19

  3. Czupryna - Wikipedia

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    Medieval Poles didn't like long hair: Henry's beard was so strange to them that he was even called "the Bearded". Stanisław Koniecpolski , 17th century The Last of Nieczujas The czupryna ( Polish : wysokie polskie cięcie, podgolony łeb, łaszczówka ), also known as the Polish halfshaven head , is a traditional Polish noble haircut ...

  4. Historical Christian hairstyles - Wikipedia

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    Priests contented themselves with wearing the wig in folio, or square, or the wig à la Sartine. They bared the part corresponding to the tonsure. They bared the part corresponding to the tonsure. In the religious orders, the tonsure very early interposed an obstacle to hairstyles, but the tonsure itself was the occasion of many combinations.

  5. Head shaving - Wikipedia

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    Many people, particularly men, began to shave their heads during lockdown due to boredom and/or being unable to have their hair cut as barbershops were forced to stay closed. [83] In the UK, a fundraising effort began to support its National Health Service , which suffered from the enormous pressure of the pandemic.

  6. Dreadlocks - Wikipedia

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    The Perception Institute conducted a "Good Hair Study" using images of Black women wearing natural styles in locs, afros, twists, and other Black hairstyles. The Perception Institute is "a consortium of researchers, advocates and strategists" that uses psychological and emotional test studies to make participants aware of their racial biases.

  7. The 16 Best Hairstyles for Men With Thinning Hair - AOL

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    4. The Mop-Top. This haircut works well for: Any type of hair loss. Those who prefer mid-length hair or a longer length to a short haircut. Men who want to make their hairline and scalp less visible

  8. List of religious titles and styles - Wikipedia

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    The style "Father" is an ancient form of address for any clergy: Bishop, Presbyter, or (permanent) Deacon. Only transitional deacons should not be addressed as such. In some cultures, it is most common to refer to bishops by their title or style (e.g., Bishop Peter), only presbyters as "Father", and deacons as "Deacon".

  9. Topknot - Wikipedia

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    Topknot may refer to: . A hairstyle or haircut, historically prevalent in Asia: Chonmage, a traditional Japanese haircut worn by men; Sangtu (상투), a Korean topknot; Touji (頭髻), a traditional Chinese hairstyle which involves tying all hair into a bun, worn from earliest times up to the end of the Ming Dynasty and still worn by Taoist priests and practitioners