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Noun
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In addition to wandering tourists, expect to see theater crew, set designers, actors, and matronly sensei in pastel kimonos and big, pinned up hairdos haunting the vicinity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Another oddity is Ringwald’s co-worker in the record store (Annie Potts), a ’60s leftover who looks 15, alternates between punk and beehive hairdos and listens to the Association, of all groups.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Offers poured in, including meals, haircuts and even a bike.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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People now have kids' haircuts into their mid twenties, and that’s just embarrassing for everyone.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Check out these gorgeous wedding hairstyles for long hair that are easy to commit to.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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“Permanents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanents. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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