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Crowned
Welcome toCrowned,our series about the history of Black hair.
Crowned explores the history and traditions that have shaped the Black experience and the hairstyles born out of them.
Here, we deep-dive into laying baby hairs, a technique with rich cultural significance.
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Join us in learning more.
This series is researched and fact-checked byChristine ForbesandOluwatobi Odugunwa.
Meet the Experts
What Are Baby Hairs?
Some baby hair may “fall out” as early as six months of age.
Ultimately, your baby hairs are a biological feature, and styling options and techniques look different for everyone.
What Is Edge Styling?
Styling hair along youredgesis popular today, but it’s by no means new.
Black women popularized edge styling in the early 1900s.
Baker even made 3D edge styling with decals and accessories popular in the early 1900s.
Today, edge styling is still a regular part ofmanybeauty routines.
Is Laying Your Edges Damaging?
More than ever, styling your edges can be an additional form of self-expression or experimenting with your look.
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