Trends can come and go but the beauty and respect braided throughout Pacific hair customs will never be out of style
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Is hair ever really – "just hair"? Across the Pacific, each nation has its way of respecting and celebrating the hair on our heads. It plays a role in our culture and dress, and it becomes important at different stages of life and death.
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Published 04/29/24
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