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2. Black hair - Wikipedia

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   raven black; Naturally, hair reflects light, which is why even black hair does not appear fully dark in the light. However, the darkest shade of black hair, raven-black, does not behave as other hair would in the light. The name of the color comes from a raven’s wing due to similarities in behavior.

3. African-American hair - Wikipedia

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   "Good hair" is a phrase used in some Black communities to describe the perceived prestige of straight or loosely curled hair, (especially when genetically influenced by non-African ancestry) in contrast to afro-textured hair. [68] "Good hair" is also used to refer to hair that is strong, thick and soft to the touch.

4. Discrimination based on hair texture in the United States

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   By the late 1800s, African American women were straightening their hair to meet a Eurocentric vision of society with the use of hot combs and other products improved by Madam C. J. Walker. However, the black pride movement of the 1960s and 1970s made the afro a popular hairstyle among African Americans and considered a symbol of resistance. [5]

5. Dreadlocks - Wikipedia

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   The Perception Institute conducted a "Good Hair Study" using images of Black women wearing natural styles in locs, afros, twists, and other Black hairstyles. The Perception Institute is "a consortium of researchers, advocates and strategists" that uses psychological and emotional test studies to make participants aware of their racial biases.

6. The 7 Best Worst Black Hairstyles On TV And Film - AOL

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   The film was standard-fare Tyler Perry — faithful woman treated like dirt by angry, bald, dark-skinned man saved by muscular light-skinned man — but the most memorable thing from this movie ...

7. Human hair color - Wikipedia

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   The Fischer–Saller scale, named after Eugen Fischer and Karl Saller is used in physical anthropology and medicine to determine the shades of hair color. The scale uses the following designations: A (very light blond), B to E (light blond), F to L (), M to O (dark blond), P to T (light brown to brown), U to Y (dark brown to black) and Roman numerals I to IV and V to VI (red-blond).

8. These Short Haircuts for Older Women Are Timeless and Chic

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   There's something here for every hair type and texture, whether you have straight or curly hair, or thick, fine, or even thinning hair. But remember, haircuts aren't one-size-fits-all: You can ...

9. Hairstyle - Wikipedia

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   Several studies suggest that certain hairstyles or the use of bleaching or dyeing products may increase the risk of certain cancers (melanomas, as well as carcinomas [62]); thus, long and dark hair that shades the skin and protects it from excessive ultraviolet exposure could be a protective factor against certain skin cancers (such as ear ...