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  2. Dreadlocks - Wikipedia

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    The word dreadlocks refers to matted locks of hair. Several different languages have names for these locks. In Sanskrit, the name is jaṭā; in Wolof, it is ndiagne and ndjan; [4] in Akan, it is mpesempese. in Yoruba, it is dada; [5] in Igbo, it is ezenwa and elena; [6] in Hamer, it is goscha; [7] in Shona, it is mhotsi; [8] in Nyaneka, it is ...

  3. Protective hairstyle - Wikipedia

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    Common types of protective hairstyles include braids, wigs, locks, and twists. These styles not only are functional in protecting the hair from weather-related damage but also aid in retaining hair length and promoting growth. The adoption of protective hairstyles can lead to a reduction in hair tangles and knots.

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  5. 27 Big Braids Hairstyles to Inspire Your Next ‘Do - AOL

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    We love box braids and mini twists, but there’s a growing demand for bigger and bolder looks this year. ... If you have shorter locks, add some extensions or reach for a hair piece to get in on ...

  6. Lovelock (hair) - Wikipedia

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    Most sources contemporary with the rise of the fashion in the mid-1500s thought the lovelock was worn in imitation of an American Indian hairstyle.People such as Francis Higginson—Salem, Massachusetts's first minister—"reported [in his 1630 book New-Englands Plantation] speculation that the style of wearing one long lock of hair among fashionable young men in England was conscious ...

  7. Learn how to do a Dutch braid from celebrity hair stylist ...

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    Follow Justine Marjan in this easy step-by-step tutorial for a Dutch braid The post Learn how to do a Dutch braid from celebrity hair stylist Justine Marjan appeared first on In The Know.

  8. Braid (hairstyle) - Wikipedia

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    Knotless Braids: A variation of box braids, starting with natural hair and gradually adding extensions, reducing scalp tension.Knotless braids do not include the knots. Crochet braids : Extensions are crocheted into cornrowed natural hair, offering a variety of styling options.

  9. Hairwork - Wikipedia

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    One example can be found in Denmark, at Rosensborg’s palace, which is a bracelet of precious metal with a simple braided lock of hair - a gift from King Christian IV (1577-1648) to his queen. Another example would be the rings commemorating the execution of King Charles I of England (1600-1649), which circulated among his faithful supporters.