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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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Bantu Knots are a hairstyle apparent in all cultures of the African diaspora. Sizes vary, but a basic bantu knot style consists of portions of hair twisted around and tucked into itself. This makes ...

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

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 favorite among many black communities worldwide, box braids is a style that usually consists of many simple three stranded braids. Sizes vary, but braids are uniform in size. Box braids can be worn ...

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

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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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

Cornrows can be styled in many creative ways. Cornrow updos have braids that are fashioned in a way that allows the hair to stay back. This style is very elegant and easy to manage. For women with ...

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

Fishtail braids are a creative concoction of cornrows. Cornrows are braids fashioned along the wearers head. Styles create many patterns along the scalp. From afar, fishtail braids simply appear to ...

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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