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jheri curl

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  1. Jheri curlnoun

    A hairstyle popular with the African-American community in the 1980s, giving a glossy, loosely curled look.

  2. Etymology: After its inventor Jheri Redding.

Wikipedia

  1. Jheri curl

    The Jheri curl (often spelled Jerry curl or Jeri Curl) is a permanent wave hairstyle that was popular among African Americans during the 1980s and early 1990s. Invented by the hairdresser Jheri Redding, the Jheri curl gives the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look. It was touted as a "wash and wear" style that was easier to care for than the other popular chemical treatment of the day, the relaxer.

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  1. Jheri curl

    The Jheri curl is a permed hairstyle that was common and popular in the African American community especially during the 1970s and 1980s. Invented by the hairdresser Jheri Redding, the Jheri curl gave the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look. It was touted as a "wash and wear" style that was easier to care for than the other popular chemical treatment of the day, the relaxer. A Jheri curl required a ten-part application that consisted of a softener to loosen the hair and a solution to set the curls. The rearranging cream used pungent chemicals, causing the naturally tight curls to loosen and hang. The loose hair was then set and a chemical solution was then added to the hair to permanently curl it. Perming the hair was time and labor-intensive and expensive to maintain. The harsh mix of chemicals required for the process caused the wearer's natural hair to become extremely brittle and dry. To maintain the look of the Jheri curl, users were required to apply a curl activator spray and heavy moisturizers daily and to sleep with a plastic cap on their heads to keep the hairstyle from drying out. These products were relatively expensive The activator in particular had the undesirable side effect of being very greasy; this would often stain clothing, furniture and anything that came into contact with it.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jheri curl in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jheri curl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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