1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
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Genevieve Cepeda,
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27 June 2026
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26 June 2026
These hard-working formulas have transformed the first step in my hair-wash routine, and turned what was once a perplexingly flat mane into perfectly polished tresses.
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Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
This medium-length cut uses fringe to part thick tresses.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
Before using the tool, run a small amount of the Omega hair oil through your tresses for extra shine and heat protection.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
These hard-working formulas have transformed the first step in my hair-wash routine, and turned what was once a perplexingly flat mane into perfectly polished tresses.
—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
This medium-length cut uses fringe to part thick tresses.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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tress
noun
: a long lock of hair
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