General
pajón
What does pajón mean?
A big head of curly, natural (often unstraightened) hair; embraced in the natural-hair movement.
"Hoy salí con el pajón suelto y me encanta."
Origin
Dominican Spanish; from 'paja' (straw).
Frequently asked questions
What does pajón mean?
It refers to a big head of curly, natural hair, especially unstraightened Afro-textured hair.
Is pajón a positive or negative term?
Once mildly negative, it has been reclaimed positively by the natural-hair movement in the DR.
Where does pajón come from?
It derives from 'paja' (straw), evoking a big, bushy texture.
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