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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Ouai’s lightweight formula can be used on damp or dry tresses to add shine, protect them from heat, and reduce frizz.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Demi Moore surprised fans by attending Milan Fashion Week with a bob last Friday, swapping out her signature long tresses for a chic, chin-length style.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
About 22-inches shorter than her trademark tresses, hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos gave Moore a chin-length bob with a wet finish for an even more dramatic effect.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
The inspiration for the rope-like tresses came from a classic piece of Victorian mourning jewelry — jewellery made of braided hair from the deceased.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Demi Moore surprised fans by attending Milan Fashion Week with a bob last Friday, swapping out her signature long tresses for a chic, chin-length style.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
About 22-inches shorter than her trademark tresses, hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos gave Moore a chin-length bob with a wet finish for an even more dramatic effect.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2026
The inspiration for the rope-like tresses came from a classic piece of Victorian mourning jewelry — jewellery made of braided hair from the deceased.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
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tress
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: a long lock of hair
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