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2. Protective hairstyle - Wikipedia

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   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. Additionally, these styles can offer respite to the hair from constant styling, pulling, and combing, thus ...

3. Box braids - Wikipedia

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   Box braids are a type of hair-braiding style that is predominantly popular among African people and the African diaspora. This type of hairstyle is a "protective style" (a style which can be worn for a long period of time to let natural hair grow and protect the ends of the hair) and is "boxy", consisting of square-shaped hair divisions.

4. Crochet braids - Wikipedia

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   While crochet braids are a hybrid of traditional braids, they're considered to be more similar to weaves. [2] This method is associated with African hair styles. Known as a protective style, the technique can assist with hair growth if cared for properly. Crochet braids can be worn straight, curly, twisted, or braided. [3]

5. African hair threading - Wikipedia

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   This age-old practice involves intricately wrapping or braiding the natural hair with threads, often made of wool, cotton, or Nylon threads creating striking and elaborate patterns. [2] Hair threading is a meticulous art form, passed down through generations, showcasing the richness of African hairstyling artistry within various African ...

6. Natural hair movement - Wikipedia

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   Braids: Hairstyle where hair is braided with extensions or with natural hair. Box braids: A form of protective styling done through braiding synthetic hair along with real hair. This promotes hair growth and protects hair from breakage and other damaging factors. Braid out: Braids are unraveled. Creamy crack: Chemical relaxers. The term was ...

7. Cornrows - Wikipedia

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   Cornrows (also called canerows) are a style of three-strand braids in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to make a continuous, raised row. [1] Cornrows are often done in simple, straight lines, as the term implies, but they can also be styled in elaborate geometric or curvilinear designs.