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Egyptian women embrace natural hair in identity revolution

Salons and kitchens are hotspots of a change that is sweeping Egypt as women reject European beauty standards and celebrate their hair as it is.

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Model Sinead Bovell poses with a curly hairstyle. — Curly Hair Egypt

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