pompadours

noun

plural of pompadour
as in quiffs
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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  1. ponytails
  2. hairdos
  3. coiffures
  4. braids
  5. haircuts
  6. hairstyles
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • There’s this blow dryer for salon-level hairdos, plus waterproof makeup for pool days.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of hairdos
Noun
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffures
Noun
  • The method proved adept at testing faithfulness for all possible braids.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
  • Alicia Keys has made braids, cornrows, and twists a signature part of her evolving beauty look throughout her career.
    — Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Definition of braids
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  • Expect a basketball showcase, free haircuts, gaming with a cop, food and free bookbag and school supply giveaways.
    — Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Last year’s inaugural event exceeded expectations by serving 590 students with free backpacks, school supplies, books and haircuts, along with connections to community organizations — all at no cost to families.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of haircuts
Noun
  • The sophisticated updo Kate is well-known for her hairstyles, which are nothing short of masterful.
    — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026
  • Traditional volumizing and texture sprays boast a ton of grit with a heaviness that works great for thick, coarse hairstyles, but ultimately weighs thin hair down.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 July 2026
Definition of hairstyles
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