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Definition of hairweaving

: the process of covering a bald spot with human hair and nylon thread woven into the wearer's own hair

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hairweave \ ˈ⸗ˌ⸗ \ noun
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“Hairweaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairweaving. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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