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🇺🇸 United States and 3 moreHair extensions Cosmetic additions of human or synthetic hair attached to natural hair for length and volume.Styled · Any hair · 1950

🇯🇵 JapanNihongami Traditional Japanese hairstyles characterized by elaborate updos, side wings, and wax styling.Updo · Straight hair

🇳🇦 Namibia and 1 moreBox braids Square-parted protective braids with synthetic extensions.Braid · Coily and kinky hair · 1990 WorldCrochet braids A protective hairstyle using a latch hook to attach synthetic hair to cornrows.Braid · Any hair 🇺🇸 United StatesLemonade braids Side-swept cornrows popularised by Beyoncé in 2016Braid · Coily and kinky hair · 2016 🇦🇹 AustriaGoddess braids Thick, raised cornrows with added volume and curls.Braid · Coily and kinky hair 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreSenegalese twists Smooth two-strand protective style using synthetic hair.Locs · Any hair · 1984 🇺🇸 United StatesPassion twists A protective two-strand twist style using wavy extensions for a soft, boho look.Braid · Curly hair · 2018 WorldWash and go A low-manipulation style that enhances natural curl patterns without heat or extensions.Styled · Curly hair

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The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

Nihongami: 都新聞社 Miyako Shinbun, Public domain, source
Box braids: Randen Pederson, CC BY 2.0, source
Hair extensions: Eunicehair, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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