flyaways

Hair escaping ponytail

Flyaways are fine strands of hair that won't stay in place, standing up or sticking out from an otherwise smooth style: She smoothed down the flyaways with a bit of hairspray.

Static electricity and dry conditions make them worse.

The term also applies to loose threads or fibers on fabric that resist lying flat.

frizz

wisps

Thin floating strands

fuzz · humidity · static · fine hair · thin hair · wispy · floaty · loose strands · feathery · lightweight

causes

humidity

Moisture in atmosphere

damage · friction · heat styling · overwashing · split ends · brittle hair · fine hair · thin hair · weather · wind

appearance

messy

Lacking order or neatness

windblown · bedhead · wild · stray · fuzzy · halo effect · unpolished · casual · natural · undone

taming

serum

Blood's watery portion

  • hairsprayAerosol styling fixative
  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance
  • mousseAiry whipped preparation

pomade · leave-in conditioner · hair oil · dryer sheets · mascara wand · bobby pins · barrette · headband · hairband · edge control

styling

blowout

Sudden tire failure

brush · comb · smoothing · sleek · polished · updo · ponytail · bun · slicked back · finishing touches

Categories
Opposites
hair texture/control

flyawaysflat hair

Strands without volume

hair manageability

flyawayslimp hair

Flat, lifeless tresses

hair condition/health

flyawayssilky hair

Smooth, lustrous locks

Family

flyaway

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G