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  2. 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.

  3. Braid (hairstyle) - Wikipedia

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    Cornrows: Braids that are braided close to the scalp in straight or intricate patterns. Knotless Braids : A variation of box braids, starting with natural hair and gradually adding extensions, reducing scalp tension.

  4. African-American hair - Wikipedia

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    The ban includes dreadlocks, large cornrows and twists. [77] The rationale for this decision is that the aforementioned hairstyles look unkempt. [77] African-American women in the Army may be forced to choose between small cornrows and chemically processing their hair, if their natural hair is not long enough to fit a permitted hairstyle. [77]

  5. Why this Black engineer makes a point of wearing braids in ...

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    In this pic, I'm wearing cornrows to study plants being sent to space at NASA," she wrote. As a black woman on a national science show, I intentionally wear braids and my curly Afro to normalize ...

  6. Protective hairstyle - Wikipedia

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    Braids and cornrows were also used to escape slavery. Since slaves were not allowed to learn how to read or write, another methods of communication was necessary. Thus, came the use of cornrows to draw out maps and pass messages to escape slavery. This method was even used within the Underground Railroad. Additionally, rice and seeds would be ...

  7. Hair Loss in Women: Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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    This type of hair loss is caused by tight hairstyles like ponytails, buns, cornrows, dreadlocks, or tight braids. You might notice hair loss around your hairline or wherever your hair is pulled ...

  8. Dreadlocks - Wikipedia

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    The history of the name dreadlocks is unclear. Some authors trace the term to the Rastafarians, ... cornrows, and long braids. Non-white students are prohibited from ...

  9. From Cornrows to Afros: The Hair Transformation of Christina ...

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    Christina Aguilera seems to be the queen of transformations. We think it's awesome to be bold enough to reinvent your image, and Christina knows how to rock each one!