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  2. African hair threading - Wikipedia

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    This age-old practice involves intricately wrapping or braiding the natural hair with threads, often made of wool, cotton, or Nylon threads creating striking and elaborate patterns. [2] Hair threading is a meticulous art form, passed down through generations, showcasing the richness of African hairstyling artistry within various African ...

  3. Cornrows - Wikipedia

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    Often favored for their easy maintenance, cornrows can be left in for weeks at a time if maintained through careful washing of the hair and natural oiling of the scalp. Braids are considered a protective styling on African curly hair as they allow for easy and restorative growth; braids pulled too tightly or worn for longer lengths of time and ...

  4. Box braids - Wikipedia

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    The ends of the braids must be secured. Once the newly grown natural hair outside of the braid, also known as new growth, reaches 1 ⁄ 2 inch [13 mm], the style must be redone. Similar regulations apply for styles like dreadlocks, flat twists, and braids with natural hair. These hairstyles must not interfere with the wear of uniform or covers ...

  5. Protective hairstyle - Wikipedia

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    A federal bill called the Crown Act of 2022 (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2022) was passed with the intention to prohibit race-based discrimination based on hairstyles and hair texture. In present time Black women have created blogs and YouTube channels to embrace their hairstyles in positive ways.

  6. Natural hair movement - Wikipedia

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    Big chop: Cutting one's chemically straightened hair to let it grow in its natural texture. Braids: Hairstyle where hair is braided with extensions or with natural hair. Box braids: A form of protective styling done through braiding synthetic hair along with real hair. This promotes hair growth and protects hair from breakage and other damaging ...

  7. African-American hair - Wikipedia

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    African-American hair or Black hair refers to hair types, textures, and styles that are linked to African-American culture, often drawing inspiration from African hair culture. It plays a major role in the identity and politics of Black culture in the United States and across the diaspora . [ 1 ]