coiffe

Close-fitting head covering

A coiffe is a close-fitting cap covering the back and sides of the head, worn historically by both sexes but especially by women and by men under armor.

The word is archaic, largely replaced by coif.

To coiffe is to style or arrange hair—though coif is more common for this too: She had her hair coiffed for the wedding.

hairstyle

updo

Hair arranged atop head

braid · curls · ponytail · bouffant · beehive · ringlets · bangs · bun · twist · waves

headwear

wimple

Cloth framing the face

  • snoodMesh bag for hair
  • caulFetal membrane remnant
  • bonnetHat secured under chin

headdress · veil · cap · circlet · headpiece · kerchief · covering

salon

hairdresser

Professional who styles locks

comb · brush · hairspray · mousse · gel · pins · rollers · mirror · appointment · wash

Opposites
head covering fit

coiffefloppy hat

Wide-brimmed soft headwear

wide-brimmed hat · slouch hat · sun hat · veil · kerchief

hair state

coiffemessy hair

bedhead · wild hair

head coverage

coiffebareheaded

Wearing nothing above

bare-headed · hatless · uncapped

Family

coif, coiffure, coiffed, coiffeur, coiffing, coiffeuse

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G