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Mike Desir: Emily returns in season five with a short bob, a clean, sharp cut that falls just above the nape.—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 Fashioned into sculptural bends, larger braids were framed by a micro-braided outline before crossing seamlessly at the nape of his neck.—Essence, 3 Dec. 2025 The transplanted hair is taken from areas that are resistant to shedding, such as the nape of the neck.—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025 The cut is all about light, airy texture, hitting at the nape of her neck with flippy, feathery fringe and a certain je ne sais quoi quality that feels joyful and a little rebellious, much like Anderson herself.—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nape
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