of dreadlocks, which played an important role in the Rastafari movement. Not unlike the afro's significance among the members of the American Black Power movement, dreadlocks symbolized black pride and empowerment among the Rastafari of the Caribbean. Tools The long, wide teeth of the "afro pick" or afro comb were designed to dig down to the scalp, allowing the hair to be stretched out from the roots into a desired style or shape using a picking motion. See also Big hair Conk Jheri curl Natural hair movement Nubian wig List of hairstyles References External links 1960s fashion 1970s fads and trends 1970s fashion African culture African-American hair Afro-textured hair Hairstyles