Historically, smooth textiles like processed cotton and natural emollients such as shea butter provided vital protection for textured hair against friction.
Pre-colonial African hair care utilized natural materials like shea butter, various plant extracts, and mineral-rich clays for cleansing, conditioning, and protective styling.
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