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Correctional Grooming

Meaning ❉ Correctional Grooming refers to the considered adjustment of hair care practices, particularly for textured hair, moving beyond reactive measures to a proactive, informed approach. It signifies a gentle recalibration of routines, guided by a deeper understanding of one’s unique curl patterns, strand porosity, and growth habits, inherent to Black and mixed-heritage hair. This systematic refinement involves implementing precise product application and technique, establishing predictable steps that yield consistent, beneficial outcomes. Such an approach transforms daily care into an efficient process, aligning practical actions with the hair’s physiological needs and cultural significance. It is a thoughtful progression towards optimized hair vitality, ensuring practices are supportive of its natural integrity and beauty.

A monochrome portrait showcases a Black woman, with coiled textured hair styled in a dynamic undercut, highlights natural hair pride. The sharp contrast emphasizes the skin’s texture, intricate detail of coils, and modern styling rooted in heritage. Shadow enhances the portrait's depth.

Prison Discrimination

Meaning ❉ Prison Discrimination, in the context of hair, is the systemic denial of self-expression and cultural identity through hair within carceral settings, primarily impacting Black and mixed-race individuals.
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