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  2. Conk - Wikipedia

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    Conk hairstyle. The conk was a hairstyle popular among African-American men from the 1920s up to the early-to-mid 1960s. [1] This hairstyle called for a man with naturally "kinky" hair to have it chemically straightened using a relaxer called congolene, an initially homemade hair straightener gel made from the extremely corrosive chemical lye which was often mixed with eggs and potatoes.

  3. African-American names - Wikipedia

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    Lieberson and Mikelson of Harvard University analyzed black names, finding that the recent innovative naming practices follow American linguistic conventions even if they are independent of organizations or institutions. [10] Given names used by African-American people are often invented or creatively-spelled variants of more traditional names.

  4. African-American hair - Wikipedia

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    Both men and women coated their hair with a strong acid that stripped the outer layer and altered the shape of the hair shaft, causing it to "relax" or straighten, [49] and the longer the chemical was left on the hair, the straighter the hair would become. If left on the hair too long, the relaxer could burn the scalp and cause sores to form.

  5. GQ names the '20 Most Stylish Men Alive' - AOL

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  6. The 16 Best Hairstyles for Men With Thinning Hair - AOL

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    4. The Mop-Top. This haircut works well for: Any type of hair loss. Those who prefer mid-length hair or a longer length to a short haircut. Men who want to make their hairline and scalp less visible

  7. List of hairstyles - Wikipedia

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    A tousled hairstyle. Tail on back A men's hairstyle made by growing the hair out in the back like a small tail. It is widely seen in India. See Rattail. Updo: An updo is the hairstyle in which the hair is twisted or pulled up. Weave: Similar to extensions, but the hairpiece is sewn in for longer or thicker hair.

  8. Box braids - Wikipedia

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    The U.S. Army has strong regulations and restrictions on hairstyles for both men and women. In 2014, the army updated its policies because the old regulations were too restrictive for African-American women. Army policy originally considered African American women's natural hair "not neat" and deemed protective hairstyles "unprofessional".

  9. 102 one-syllable boy names that are short and sweet - AOL

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    With one-syllable names, it’s all about the rhythm.” 102 One Syllable Boy Names. Here are more than 100 one syllable boy names to consider for your son: Ace. Beau. Beck. Blake. Blaine. Bo ...