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It is quite surprising that the Mam'zelle Marie Laveau had accquired such a position within Creole & White society. I can't imagine that white women would ever allow a colored woman to touch, let alone CUT their hair. What were they thinking.... Exactly! They weren't. One of the first things you learn about roots is to be careful who you let handle your hair cause if they can get just a lock of your hair they can influence you and your future in many ways.  Note: In some parts of Africa the hair of white people ( especially blondes ) was prized because it was thought to be powerful.  
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