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An Exploration of the Creativity and Traditions of Black Women's Natural Hair

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Created by: SudanG

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Flat twists are the sister of cornrows. The only difference is that flat twists are composed of two strands, while cornrows are composed of three. The difference is a looser and more relaxed look.

Domain: Beauty; Fashion; Category: Hair style; General fashion Collected Term

A variation of the afro, the blow out is one of the simplest natural hairstyles. You simply comb your afro and blow dry it. It is easiest to blow dry hair after splitting it into sections, and ...

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A variation of the afro, a braid-out is a simple way for women with natural hair to keep their hair moisturized and curly. To prepare a braid out, you portion your hair into simple braids. Sizes ...

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Most popular in the United States, the puff is an afro version of the ponytail. You create a puff in the same way that you create a ponytail, however, depending on the thickness of your hair, you may ...

Domain: Beauty; Fashion; Category: Hair style; General fashion

The pompadour updo is very popular among black Americans. Creating this style is simpler than it looks. You just wrap your hair to the desired shape and pin it in place. A wide variety of shapes can ...

Domain: Beauty; Fashion; Category: Hair style; General fashion

The close cut is a uniquely African style. Shaving the hair so short is a scary thing for many women, but for some with natural hair, it provides a sense of freedom. Your face is outlined very ...

Domain: Beauty; Fashion; Category: Hair style; General fashion

Originally an African style, the Mohawk is a very cool form of the afro. The hair on the sides of the head is shaved, such that what remains is a strip of afro down the middle. This style has become ...

Domain: Beauty; Fashion; Category: Hair style; General fashion

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Jessica Lambert

Awesome Blossary!

01:51, 26 January 2015
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