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pompadours

noun

plural of pompadour

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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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High ponytails can feel like a big commitment—that's where the easy-breezy low ponytail comes in.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of ponytails

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For many young girls, back-to-school season is a prime time to test out new hairdos and styles for the upcoming year.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
An homage to Catherine O’Hara featured all her iconic hairdos on the city’s Jumbotron, garnering over 3 million impressions.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hairdos

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The details didn’t stop there, continuing into her blond wavy locks, with butterfly appliqués incorporated into two thin braids, one on each side of her head.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Some guests come in costumes of their own—velvet capes, lace-up bodices, and intricate braids.

— Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of braids

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The bob continues its reign as one of 2026’s defining haircuts, with everyone from Margot Robbie and Rosalía to Katie Holmes embracing variations on the chop.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
In the foreground are pedestrians styled in punk haircuts and black leather attire.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of haircuts

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Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Below, Eliot and Raziuddin break down their favorite layers and 10 layered hairstyles for every hair texture.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of hairstyles

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