What does the cryptic crossword clue "Something for hair: a thing unwanted there, prohibited, we understand (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Something for hair". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). A (synonym="A") + LICE (synonym="unwanted in hair") + BAND (synonym="sounds like BANNED") = ALICE BAND; definition: "Something for hair:" The answer is ALICE BAND.

Something for hair: a thing unwanted there, prohibited, we understand (5,4)

Times Cryptic #29007 | 26 Across | 2024-08-28 flower

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