hairstyle
Bob or bun
A hairstyle is the way hair is cut, arranged, or worn.
The term covers everything from basic cuts to elaborate arrangements: She changed her hairstyle after the breakup.
A particular hairstyle may signal cultural identity, professional context, or personal expression.
Hair styled for a specific occasion—a wedding, prom—is also a hairstyle.
Short vertical movement
- pixieTiny magical troublemaker
- shagLong-napped rug type
- layersStacked levels or coatings
- bangsForehead-covering locks
lob · buzzcut · fade · taper · blunt · choppy · feathered · graduated
Voluminous teased hairstyle
- beehiveHoneycomb housing structure
- pompadourHigh-fronted upswept hairstyle
- chignonLow coiled hairstyle
- pageboyAttendant or sleek hairstyle
ducktail · crewcut · pixie · shag · flapper · quiff · rattail · flattop
Scalp-hugging braided rows
- dreadlocksRopelike matted hair strands
- afroRounded curly hairstyle
- twistsRotational bends or turns
- locsMatted rope-shaped hair
sisterlocks · braids · knotless · blowout · protective · coils
Hair arranged atop head
- chignonLow coiled hairstyle
- bunSoft rounded roll
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
swept · pinned · elegant · sculptured · bridal · ballroom · gala · coiled
Central standing hair strip
- undercutSell cheaper than rivals
- razoredCut with sharp blade
- shavedCut very close
- asymmetricalNot equal on both sides
spiky · choppy · fauxhawk · disconnected · geometric · sculptured · zigzag · etched
Chemical hair curling
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- straighteningMaking something not crooked
- keratinStructural hair protein
- relaxerAgent causing calm or smoothness
texturizer · highlights · ombre · balayage · lowlights · color · bleach · toner
Spreading quickly online
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- balayageFreehand hair-painting technique
- ombreGraduated color effect
- topknotHair gathered atop head
Waxy styling grease
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- serumBlood's watery portion
comb · brush · blowdryer · straightener · rollers · diffuser · clips · pins
Conveying one's inner world
- cultureCollective social practices
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- individualityUnique personal character
- subcultureGroup with alternative norms
tradition · rebellion · conformity · professionalism · counterculture · statement · signature · iconic
bob
Short vertical movement
bangs · lob · buzzcut · fade · taper · blunt · choppy · feathered · graduated · undercut
bouffant
Voluminous teased hairstyle
- beehiveHoneycomb housing structure
- pompadourHigh-fronted upswept hairstyle
- chignonLow coiled hairstyle
pageboy · ducktail · crewcut · pixie · shag · flapper · quiff · rattail · flattop · feathered
cornrows
Scalp-hugging braided rows
- dreadlocksRopelike matted hair strands
- afroRounded curly hairstyle
- twistsRotational bends or turns
locs · sisterlocks · braids · knotless · blowout · protective · coils
updo
Hair arranged atop head
polished · swept · pinned · elegant · sculptured · bridal · ballroom · gala · coiled · knotted
mohawk
Central standing hair strip
asymmetrical · spiky · choppy · fauxhawk · disconnected · geometric · sculptured · zigzag · etched · extreme
perm
Chemical hair curling
- blowoutSudden tire failure
- straighteningMaking something not crooked
- keratinStructural hair protein
relaxer · texturizer · highlights · ombre · balayage · lowlights · color · bleach · toner · gloss
viral
Spreading quickly online
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
- balayageFreehand hair-painting technique
- ombreGraduated color effect
pomade
Waxy styling grease
serum · comb · brush · blowdryer · straightener · rollers · diffuser · clips · pins · flatiron
self-expression
Conveying one's inner world
- cultureCollective social practices
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- individualityUnique personal character
subculture · tradition · rebellion · conformity · professionalism · counterculture · statement · signature · iconic · personal
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- haircoily, strands, follicle, curly, straight
- avatar customizationprofile picture, username, screen name, gamertag, handle
- self-expressionself-expression, fashion, self-portrait, clothing, self-portraiture
- character artcharacter design, character sheet, concept art, reference sheet, turnaround
- identityidentity, personal identity, self, selfhood, self-expression
hairstylebaldness
Absence of hair
bald head · shaved head · hairlessness · chrome dome · alopecia
- retro hairstyleHair styled like before
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