as in braiding
to form into a braid
plaited the doll's hair so it wouldn't tangle
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Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands.—
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It was founded by Maeve Heim, who grew up working in her mother’s African braiding salon.—
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25 Mar. 2026
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“Plaiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaiting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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