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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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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
Sally’s hair, normally swept back into a loose half-up style or relaxed braids, is noticeably more coiffed and pulled back than in the original film.

— Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026

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Before, the city seemed to have been run by bankers and media professionals and fashion people and celebrities, but now Manhattan had been turned over to men in urban-warfare attire, with brawny forearms and high-and-tight haircuts.

— Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Her greatest passions include discussing haircuts, self-care, mental health, and cosmetics that have become cultural phenomena.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of haircuts

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