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  2. Cornrows - Wikipedia

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    Portrait of Emperor Yohannes IV wearing traditional Ethiopian braids. Modern cornrows originated in Africa, [1] where they likely developed in response to the unique textures of African hair, [14] [15] and have held significance for different cultures throughout recorded history.

  3. Braid (hairstyle) - Wikipedia

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    Fulani Braids: A combination of cornrows and box braids, often adorned with beads, originating from the Fula people in West Africa. Boho Braids (Bohemian Braids) : A style that incorporates a carefree, loose, and often wavy look into traditional braiding styles.

  4. 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 ...

  5. ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Review: Broadway Production ...

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    Hair is sacred to Black women, as are the institutions that shift and mold our tresses, styling them for seasons and occasions. Beauty salons are staples in the Black community, but the braiding ...

  6. Fulani braids - Wikipedia

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    Fulani braids (also known as Fulani style, Fulani hairstyle) are a type of hair braiding originating among Senegalese women that can be seen today in various African countries. History [ edit ]

  7. Dreadlocks - Wikipedia

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    Dreadlocks in West Africa are believed to bestow children born with locked hair with spiritual power, and that Dada children, that is, those born with dreadlocks, were given to their parents by water deities. Rastas and Ghanaians have similar beliefs about the spiritual significance of dreadlocks, such as not touching a person's or child's locs ...

  8. 20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture

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    The expression is thought to have originated with the Bloods, a gang that originated in Los Angeles, who wanted to avoid using "crazy" because it started with the letter "c," which they associated ...

  9. Natural hair movement - Wikipedia

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    Kim Kardashian wore Fulani braids (originating from the Fulani tribe of West Africa) on three different occasions, without acknowledging the origin of these braids. [65] She referred to them as 'Bo Derek' braids' after Bo Derek, an actress from the 1980s who wore Fulani braids in the 1979 film 10. Kardashian received backlash, especially from ...