Wicks (also referred to as bonks or globs) are a hairstyle originating in South Florida by Haitians.
This hairstyle is prevalent amongst African-Americans.
The hairstyle originated from Afro-Caribbean people involved in the Hip-Hop community as well as related subgenres in Florida.
[1] There are three main methods of creating Wicks: The term "Wicks" was given to this hairstyle due to the fact each one resembles the wick of a candle because of their upright positioning.
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