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    Ciara's New Braids Are Quite Literally Five Feet, Seven Inches Long

    Her new hairstyle grazes the (ocean) floor.

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    By Sophia Vilensky
    Published 20 February 2024 In News

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    Pop star Ciara is exactly five feet and seven inches tall. Solely based on visuals, her new braids also measure roughly five feet and seven inches, which is an impressive feat.

    While vacationing in the Dominican Republic this week, the 38-year-old showed off new braids that, when fully stretched out, appear to be the same length as the singer's body. With blue skies behind her and a plunging, dark purple swimsuit rounding out her look, Ciara was filmed walking into the water with her (extra) long brunette hair trailing behind her.

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    The style is a major switch-up from her previous hairstyle. Days ago, Ciara wore a perfectly messy bun in a bright shade of blonde with touches of pink.

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    "I know them braids took 40 days and 40 nights to finish!" joked a fan under the Instagram post. Meanwhile, other followers noted how happy they were to see the mother-of-four enjoy her postpartum body on vacation.

    "A woman's body after pregnancy is not showcased enough. People with influence will lie about being pregnant, have a baby and then come back with surgery done. You are showing your beauty before during and after pregnancy and empowering women and mommies everywhere!" reads the top comment, which garnered over 10,000 likes. "Wait move those braids real quick," jokingly reads another.

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    While the Grammy Award-winning artist definitely had some help completing her current hairstyle, we know for a fact that she's skilled in the braiding department. In the past, Ciara has shown off her talents with her kids Future and Sienna.

    "I used to want to own Hair Salons when I was younger. It’s fair to say doing hair is still one of my passions. Mommy’s Braids," she captioned an April 2020 Instagram post.

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    Soon, baby Amora will be old enough to book an appointment at her mom's salon. And until then? With three kids, a husband, and almost-six-foot locks of her own, Ciara has more than enough hair to keep busy.

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    Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire with a beauty, wellness, and entertainment journalism portfolio that includes contributions to Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly. Growing up in a family of beauticians—and through her own personal studies—she developed an in-depth understanding of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development and has also held roles as a senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for top beauty and wellness brands. Even so, you'd be hard pressed to find her with her hair and makeup actually done. Sophia is based in Minneapolis and is a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota, where she majored in English and minored in cinema studies. During her time at the university, she was the Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Minnesota Daily, earning the 2019 Editor of the Year award for her work. She connected deeply with the Twin Cities arts scene, collaborating with leading beauty professionals, designers, and artists. Graduating Summa Cum Laude, her thesis—a close-reading of Vanderpump Rules—was featured on NPR. When not immersed in writing or testing new products, Sophia enjoys watching reality TV, reading, and exploring the newest woo-woo wellness trends. Keep up with her on Instagram @sophiavilensky.

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