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Regular premium hair: generally the least expensive type of hair. The cuticles are present in different directions and the hair is prone to tangling. "Tangle-free" premium hair: this is obtained by chemically removing the cuticles using an acid bath. This process reduces the friction among hairs, leaving the remaining hair tangle-free.
A toupée (/ t uː ˈ p eɪ / too-PAY) is a hairpiece or partial wig of natural or synthetic hair worn to cover partial baldness or for theatrical purposes. While toupées and hairpieces are typically associated with male wearers, some women also use hairpieces to lengthen existing hair, or cover a partially exposed scalp.
In African cultures, the grooming and styling of hair have long been important social rituals. Elaborate hair designs, reflecting tribal affiliation, status, sex, age, occupation, and the like, were common, and the cutting, shaving, wrapping, and braiding of hair were centuries-old arts.
A greater variety in the patterns and functions exist in Ewe Kente, and the symbolism of the patterns often has more to do with daily life than with social standing or wealth. Dagbon: The people are specialised in weaving the Chinchini. This African textile is used to weave the Ghanaian Smock. Queens, princesses and women of Dagbon wear the ...
In contrast to the expensive pieces of hair jewelry crafted by artisans, many women of the 19th century began crafting their own hairwork in their homes. In America, popular magazines of the period, like Godey's Lady's Book , printed patterns and offered starter kits with the necessary tools for sale.
Shadow Weave, a force of magic that is the inverse and opposite of the Weave; Weave Magazine, an American literary magazine based in Pittsburgh; Big Daddy Weave, a contemporary Christian band composed of Mike Weaver (lead singer), Jay Weaver, Jeremy Redmon, Joe Shirk, and Brian Beihl; Weave and Spin, the first album by folk trio Lady Maisery
Ravenstail weaving is thought to be a precursor to Chilkat weaving. [2] Ravenstail weaving has sharp, geometric lines and minimal colors; while Chilkat weaving visually looks more natural with curved lines and a larger color palette. [3] Ravenstail uses a finger-weaving technique called 'twining'. [4]