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HairstylistJayinstalled and styled the curly updo using a full lace wig.

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Somehow, he gathered and piled the rest of the curls on top of her head.

Perhaps Jay painstakingly arranged and pinned sections of hair into place.

I’m convinced that underneath the mass of ringlets, you’ll find several hair donuts stacked together.

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Well need to investigate further to confirm if it’s real or temporary.

Happy Birthday, Cardi!

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