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Discrimination based on hair texture, also known as textureism, is a form of social injustice, where afro-textured hair or coarse hair types, and their associated hair styles, are viewed negatively, often perceived as "unprofessional", "unattractive", or "unclean".
Most Somali songs are pentatonic; that is, they only use five pitches per octave in contrast to a heptatonic (seven note) scale such as the major scale. Somali art is the artistic culture of the Somali people, both historic and contemporary. These include artistic traditions in pottery, music, architecture, wood carving and other genres.
A Japanese hairstyle that consists of long straight hair that reaches at least below the shoulder blades with part of it cut to about shoulder-length and a fringe (bangs) that reaches the eyebrows. Jewfro: A Jewish variant of the 'Afro' hairstyle. Jheri curl: Hair that is curly and kept moist (or at least a wet-look maintained) by a Jheri curl ...
Among the Lakota, both men and women wore their hair in 2 braids with men’s being typically longer than women’s. Some had their hair wrapped in furs, typically bison, called a hair drop, some native groups of the Great Plains also had this hairstyle. During times of war, warriors would often have their hair unbraided as a sign of fearlessness.
The Somali Bantus' predominant "Negroid" physical traits also serve to further distinguish them from Somalis. Among these phenotypic characteristics of the Bantu are kinky (jareer) hair, while Somalis are soft-haired (jilec). [33] The majority of Somali Bantus have converted to Islam, which they first began embracing. [34]
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
At first listen, Somali music might be mistaken for the sounds of nearby regions such as Ethiopia, Sudan or Arabia, but it is ultimately recognizable by its own unique tunes and styles. Somali songs are usually the product of collaboration between lyricists (midho), songwriters (laxan) and singers (Codka or "voice"). [186]
[94] [95] [96] In Southern, Eastern, and Northern Africa, Africans use red ochre as sunscreen and cover their dreadlocks and braids with ochre to hold their hair in styles and as a hair moisturizer by mixing it with fats. Red ochre has a spiritual meaning of fertility, and in Maasai culture, the color red symbolizes bravery and is used in ...