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Recent Examples of comb-overHer speed keeps the plot aloft and, yes, covers some occasional thinness, in the manner of a comedy comb-over.—Jesse Green, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 Presented here, through some visual trickery, as a diminutive schlump with a hideous comb-over, Hawke doesn’t exactly disappear into the role, which strikes me as fortuitous and perhaps deliberate.—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024 Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024 Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023
But Todd's response to her new look, which has since been reverted to her signature blonde hairdo, was not received well by the public.
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Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Ironically, this has been the year for hair changes in the royal family, as Princess Anne also debuted a new hairdo earlier in the year—her first change in five decades.
The seemingly ever-present A-lister has graced magazine covers for three decades, her haircut spurring thousands of women to lop off their long locks in the '90s.
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Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Nothing humbles a gal quite like the horrors of an old haircut.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
In the clip, Cardi can be seen showcasing the collectible designs, each spotlighting her in the hairstyles and ensembles that had social media buzzing during the proceedings.
Three Tarrant County restaurants were temporarily closed due to serious health violations, including roach infestation at one, the county inspection reports show.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
One live roach was crawling on the top rim of the steak drawer, disappearing inside the cooler drawer door on the cook line.
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David J. Neal
Updated August 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
Inspired by Ettore Bugatti’s favorite horse, the Brouillard incorporates a central spine, ducktail rear wing, and a custom tartan interior executed with meticulous craftsmanship.
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Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC When viewed from the front three-quarters angle, the smart little ducktail is hidden by the Vantage’s massive rear hips.
The new Camaro’s fierce-looking body comprises acres of metal, a front end that comes to a point as sharp as the back of Brian Setzer’s pompadour, three needless but snappy trim lines forward of the rear quarter panels and a non-functioning hood scoop.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Chalamet’s longtime hairstylist Jamie Taylor, whose client list includes Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sebastian Stan, is responsible for the upkeep of his pompadour for major events and awards season appearances.
While Republicans made the tax cuts for the wealthy permanent, these minor tax cuts for a few ordinary Americans are short-lived.
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Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.
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Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
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