combovers
Strategic strand arrangements
A combover is a hairstyle that drapes hair from one side of the head across a bald spot to create the illusion of coverage.
The attempt rarely fools anyone: His combover lifted in the wind, exposing what he'd tried to hide.
The style has become a symbol of male vanity and denial about hair loss.
Scalp-skin boundary
- recedingMoving away from observer
- thinningReducing density or number
- scalpSkin covering skull
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
follicles · coverage · sparse · temples · crown · minoxidil · finasteride · transplant
Smoothed with oil
- partingAct of leaving another
- pomadeWaxy styling grease
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- barberProfessional who trims locks
sweep · strand · brushed · layered · volume · hairspray · coiffure · scissors
Outward visible form
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- denialRefusal to accept reality
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
mirror · self-image · disguise · cover-up · embarrassment · confidence · aging · pride
Contemptuous mocking treatment
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
- TrumpAmerican political surname
satire · cringe · obvious · unflattering · dated · meme · parody · awkward
hairline
Scalp-skin boundary
alopecia · follicles · coverage · sparse · temples · crown · minoxidil · finasteride · transplant · regrowth
slicked
Smoothed with oil
barber · sweep · strand · brushed · layered · volume · hairspray · coiffure · scissors · trim
appearance
Outward visible form
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- denialRefusal to accept reality
grooming · mirror · self-image · disguise · cover-up · embarrassment · confidence · aging · pride · preening
ridicule
Contemptuous mocking treatment
- caricatureExaggerated comic depiction
- punchlineHumor's final delivery
- stereotypeFixed oversimplified notion
Trump · satire · cringe · obvious · unflattering · dated · meme · parody · awkward
comboversbald head
Scalp lacking hair
shaved head · buzz cut · crew cut · full head of hair · letting it go