pompadour

as in ponytail
chiefly US a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.

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Recent Examples on the Web The The Idea of You star transformed herself into a sleek seductress with a faux pompadour pixie hairstyle and deep, dark vampy lipstick and eye shadow to match. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024 His Orin, though, is a villain straight out of Cartoon Network, all burgundy pompadour and quivering jowl. Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 From middle parts to pompadours to colorful mohawks, Mike’s portfolio is insane. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024 The star, 28, topped off her look with a pompadour created by celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pompadour 
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Noun
  • Her hair was tied back in a ponytail and her eyes were obscured by sunglasses.
    Alex Gonzalez, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In the black and white photo posted on her Instagram Stories, Watts could be seen wearing a lengthy black coat with a white button-down top and black slacks and her hair styled up in a ponytail.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • No detail has been missed, from Gaga's big, blonde beehive hairdo and unique makeup to her gold broach.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
  • For starters, finger waves on two attendees took us back to the 1990s—reuniting alumni with the classic hairdo found on the pages of their old yearbooks.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
  • Her big hair channeled a looks that was once popular in the '50s and '60s, as her quiff stood several inches in the air, while the the hair in the back of her head remained curled.
    Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
Noun
  • The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.
    Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
Noun
  • To her right, Katelyn Ohashi, 27, a former UCLA Bruin whose joyous floor routine at the 2019 Collegiate Challenge went viral, styled Carey’s hair, weaving small sections into braids—their longstanding pre-show ritual.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
  • While there aren't any photos of the girls riding horses, Lyla's purple helmet and Eloise's messy braid were a giveaway that the girls enjoyed a horse ride at the stables.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Here, a selection of short, statement-making celebrity hairstyles to inspire your new look.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Dancing with the right shoes and similar hairstyle all helps.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • What was thought to be just the haircut of spring 2024 is shaping up to be simply the haircut of the year.
    Konstanze Popp, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Already, many people from Singapore have started visiting the Malaysian state regularly to shop and to enjoy services from car repair to massages and haircuts.
    Kevin Lim, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024

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