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naptural en · ADJ

Etymology

Blend of nappy + natural.

Meanings

1. (informal, of Afro-textured hair) Left in its natural state, i.e. not chemically altered (relaxed, permed, etc).
   • Going naptural does not mean that you have to cut all of the chemicals out of your hair immediately. 2003, Ayana Hardin, Nappy Hair 101, Llumina Press, →ISBN, page 21:
   • Some with naptural hair elect not to use a comb or brush, but for those who want to detangle without only using their hands, a wide tooth comb and brush need to also be a part of your list. 2009 March 23, Laquita Thomas-Banks, “Basic Tools For Natural Hair”, in Clutch:
   • 2012, Rod Hagwood, "Meetup for women with curly, kinky or 'naptural' hair", Sun-Sentinel, 14 August 2012 (used in title only)

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