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brambles

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plural of bramble

as in bushes

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tangles

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During this time, the brain starts to shrink, and the misfolded proteins that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s begin to build up — sticky amyloid beta plaques in the brain and tau tangles in neurons.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
Conditioning first can also help minimize tangles and create a smoother surface before shampooing.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 July 2026

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