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2. 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]

3. Artificial hair integrations - Wikipedia

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   Weaves can alter one's appearance for long or short periods of time by adding further hair to one's natural hair or by covering the natural hair together with human or synthetic hairpieces. Weaving additional human or synthetic pieces can enhance one's hair by giving it volume and length, and by adding color without the damage of chemicals or ...

4. Natural hair movement - Wikipedia

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   This can be done professionally, or through a kit purchased at a grocery store for home use. [3] Afro-textured hairstyles can vary and may include the adoption of hair twists, braids or even dreadlocks. [4] [5] Not all people that wear their hair naturally will choose to do without all (non-chemical) forms of straightening or styling ...

5. African-American hair - Wikipedia

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   African-American hair comes in a range of textures, but the most common hair type is curly with lots of volume. [5] This curly quality is the product of the shape of the hair follicles . [ 5 ] More circular-shaped follicles cause hair to grow straighter, while more curly hair is caused by more elongated, oval-shaped hair follicles. [ 5 ]

6. Afro - Wikipedia

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   The afro is a hair style created by combing out natural growth of afro-textured hair, or specifically styled with chemical curling products by individuals with naturally curly or straight hair. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The hairstyle can be created by combing the hair away from the scalp, dispersing a distinctive curl pattern, and forming the hair into a ...

7. AOL Style News, Trends and Advice - AOL.com

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   Get lifestyle news, with the latest style articles, fashion news, recipes, home features, videos and much more for your daily life from AOL.