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
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  • 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
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  • In terms of beauty, Zendaya has swapped out her bixie—for now—and worn her XXL hair in undulating waves and twisted crown-like braids.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Daughter North was spotted, too (ahead of her Kimokawaii coheadlining tour), wearing long aqua blue braids, full makeup and chunky sneakers, holding a peace sign and sparkler.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of braids
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  • Additionally, the specter of broadening the sales tax base — to include untaxed services such as haircuts, lawn care and auto repair, for example — remains a favorite among the revenue-seeking set here.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • However, not many haircuts caused as much pandemonium as the curly pixie that came on season 2 of the WB drama.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of haircuts
Noun
  • Ahead, nine big braid hairstyles worth saving before your next appointment.
    — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • Some of the trendiest hairstyles—we’re talking tousled pixies, timeless bobs, and modern shags, to name a few—look especially incredible with gray hair.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026
Definition of hairstyles
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