The durag has climbed to great heights in mainstream fashion, but has always been a prominent piece for wavers and the Black population. In the beginning, the durag was specifically functional and primarily used by Black people for waving their hair. Fast forward to the modern day, and the durag prevails. Not only is the durag an essential hair tool for wavers, but also a fashion trend that is embraced universally. The durag was not always embraced, however. In 2001, the NFL banned players from wearing durags, and the NBA followed close in their footsteps, banning durags in 2005. The...