brilliantined
Glossy with pomade
Brilliantined describes hair that has been slicked down with brilliantine, a perfumed oil or cream that gives hair a glossy, polished appearance.
The look was popular in the early-to-mid twentieth century: his brilliantined hair gleamed under the lights.
The word evokes a dated, somewhat fastidious elegance.
Smooth and shiny
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- gleamingReflecting light brightly
- shinyReflecting light smoothly
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
reflective · polished · shimmering · sleek · oiled · glistening · lacquered · buffed
Waxy styling grease
- slickedSmoothed with oil
- coiffureArranged head of hair
- barbershopHair-cutting establishment
- tonicInvigorating medicinal drink
parting · combed · sleek · dapper · suave · polished · neat · gentleman
Machinery lubricator or fifties tough
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
- ducktailSlicked-back men's hairstyle
- pompadourHigh-fronted upswept hairstyle
- doo-wopFifties vocal harmony genre
jukebox · rebellious · motorcycle · fifties
Twenties unconventional young woman
- speakeasyIllicit liquor establishment
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- croonerSoft-voiced romantic vocalist
gramophone · cabaret · ragtime · dandy
glossy
Smooth and shiny
slick · reflective · polished · shimmering · sleek · oiled · glistening · lacquered · buffed · satin
pomade
Waxy styling grease
- slickedSmoothed with oil
- coiffureArranged head of hair
- barbershopHair-cutting establishment
tonic · parting · combed · sleek · dapper · suave · polished · neat · gentleman · debonair
greaser
Machinery lubricator or fifties tough
- rockabillyHillbilly-influenced early rock
- ducktailSlicked-back men's hairstyle
- pompadourHigh-fronted upswept hairstyle
doo-wop · jukebox · rebellious · motorcycle · fifties
flapper
Twenties unconventional young woman
- speakeasyIllicit liquor establishment
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
crooner · gramophone · cabaret · ragtime · dandy