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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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In Judge Monica Neuman’s court, a toddler with braids walked in between the rows of benches and dropped milk on the carpet.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
For glam, Obama wore her braids pulled back into low bun with a few face-framing strands left loose.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of braids

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Shorter shag haircuts need a trim every four to six weeks, while longer looks can wait until every six to eight weeks.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Guests can choose from haircuts, styling, color, facials, waxing, brow and lash services, chemical peels, and even Hydrafacial treatments.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of haircuts

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The designer is known for experimenting with hairstyles and in May, appeared at the Met Gala platinum blonde hair that was pulled back into an effortless style with face-framing pieces.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Yes, the shag is one of the top trending hairstyles for 2025.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of hairstyles

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