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Somatosensation

Meaning ❉ Somatosensation, within the gentle rhythm of textured hair care, signifies the quiet, yet vital, sensory dialogue between an individual and their hair and scalp. This perceptive awareness, extending beyond mere touch, includes the nuanced feel of strand elasticity, the gentle warmth of a nourishing treatment, or the delicate tension along the scalp. For those with Black and mixed hair

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Hair Follicle Mechanoreceptors

Meaning ❉ Specialized nerve endings around hair follicles translating mechanical stimuli into touch sensations, deeply connected to textured hair identity and ancestral practices.
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Proprioceptive Knowledge

Meaning ❉ Proprioceptive Knowledge is the body's internal sense of self and motion, profoundly influencing our intuitive understanding and care of textured hair within its rich cultural heritage.
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