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Natural hair only: Beauty pageant bans wigs and hair extensions for contestants

Miss Cote d'Ivoire 2022 Marlene-Kany Kouassi. (Courtesy:Intstagram/@miss_marlene_kany)

The Miss Cote d'Ivoire 2025 beauty pageant has made a significant change to its competition rules.

Contestants are now required to wear their natural hair during the pre-selection stages, with the use of wigs, weaves, and other hair extensions strictly prohibited.

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