Hair and Beauty Culture
Hair and Beauty Culture
This entry has two unique essays about the same topic, differing mainly in their geographical focus.
Hair and Beauty Culture in Brazil
Ângela Figueiredo
Hair and Beauty Culture in the United States
Robyn Spencer
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