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The buiniga is a traditional Fijian unisex hairstyle. Similar to the afro, but more sculpted, it’s become a source of national pride. Increasingly young women in Fiji are bucking Western trends and refusing to straighten their hair.   Fijian born and raised, artist, poet and fashion designer Natasha Ratuva’s exhibition at  Aratoi museum in Masterton is called Buiniga, named after the  iTaukei (Indigenous Fijian traditional practice).