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A Jamaican girls’ school has reportedly banned students from wearing styled edges or baby hairs.
In a post shared on Instagram, St. Andrew High School for Girls (SAHS), one of Jamaica's most respected secondary institutions, issued a notice stating that styled edges were now prohibited on campus.
“Please be advised that the wearing of ‘edges’ is now officially banned on campus,” the announcement reads. “Remember, curtains belong in the house, not on foreheads! Let’s keep our looks neat and school-ready. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding our standards of excellence as we continue honoring the legacy and inspiring the future!”
SAHS was founded in 1925 by the Presbyterian and Wesleyan Methodist churches. The institution has long been known for academic rigor and discipline, boasting alumni who have gone on to become leaders in law, medicine, politics, and business. SAHS' motto, “Life More Abundant,” refers to its mission of nurturing students holistically.
Several social media users argued that the new ban on edges clashes with the school's mission.
"So now edges aren’t classy?? 👀🤔 Chilli would like to have a word!!!! 😩," one social media user wrote.
"How does edges stop the girls from looking neat and ready for school?" another person questioned.
Supporters of the policy said the school is encouraging students to focus on academics and discipline over hairstyles.
"A lot of yall are unfamiliar with how strict high school and the school dress codes are in the Caribbean and it shows 😂 this is very regular," one Instagram user commented.
"Please remember and understand that Jamaica is an island with its own norms. At that school, academics is their focus. It’s one of the best high schools in the island for a reason. I can respect that the U.S. is different and allows children to express themselves at school through fashion, but our culture requires children to focus on learning and sports, nothing else," another person said.
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