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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] African-American hair often has a kinky hairy ...
Cornrows (sometimes called canerows) are a style of traditionally three-strand braids, originating in Africa, [ 1][ 2][ 3] in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to make a continuous, raised row. Cornrows are often done in simple, straight lines, as the term implies, but they can also be styled ...
Black and Native American boys are stereotyped and receive negative treatment and negative labeling for wearing dreadlocks, cornrows, and long braids. Non-white students are prohibited from practicing their traditional hairstyles that are a part of their culture. [199] [200] The policing of Black hairstyles also occurs in London, England.
Braid (hairstyle) Braids (also referred to as plaits) are a complex hairstyle formed by interlacing three or more strands of hair. [ 1] Braiding has been used to style and ornament human and animal hair for thousands of years [ 2] in various cultures around the world. The simplest and most common version is a flat, solid, three-stranded structure.
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A hairstyle popular in the second half of the 17th century. French braid: A French braid is a braid that appears to be braided "into" the hair, often described as braided backwards—strands, going over instead of under as in a Dutch braid. French twist: A hairstyle wherein the hair is twisted behind the head into a sort of bun style. Fringe ...
Jheri curl. The Jheri curl (often spelled Jerry curl or Jeri Curl) is a permanent wave hairstyle that was popular among African Americans during the 1980s and early 1990s. Invented by the hairdresser Jheri Redding, [ 1] the Jheri curl gives the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look. It was touted as a "wash and wear" style that was easier to ...
African hair threading[ 1] (also known as hair threading/ threading, isi owu, [ 2] Akweley Waabii, [ 3] Nywele[ 4]) is a traditional hairstyling technique deeply rooted in African culture. It is cherished for its versatility, beauty, and cultural significance. This age-old practice involves intricately wrapping or braiding the natural hair with ...