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Recent Examples of quiffThen Paul Hollywood would close in across the lawn, his silver quiff cutting the air like a fin.—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 The style can only be described as a quiff with little to no hair sticking out from the sides.—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 During the performance, Twain wore a dazzling cream dress with her hair in a partial quiff.—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024 Her big hair channeled a looks that was once popular in the '50s and '60s, as her quiff stood several inches in the air, while the the hair in the back of her head remained curled.—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023 Created by her go-to hairstylist, Bryce Scarlett, the style took inspiration from the 1950s, when volume, exaggerated waves, and quiffs were de rigueur in the world of women’s hair.—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 29 June 2023 Sitting in her kitchen, occasionally fighting back tears, Bachek, their only child, shared family photos showing her father with an Elvis-style quiff on holidays by the Black Sea, beaming at Lyubov or swinging his granddaughter playfully in a shopping bag.—Byreuters, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2022 His grooming was kept simple with his hair styled in a messy quiff.—Nick Hall, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The new Camaro’s fierce-looking body comprises acres of metal, a front end that comes to a point as sharp as the back of Brian Setzer’s pompadour, three needless but snappy trim lines forward of the rear quarter panels and a non-functioning hood scoop.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Chalamet’s longtime hairstylist Jamie Taylor, whose client list includes Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sebastian Stan, is responsible for the upkeep of his pompadour for major events and awards season appearances.
But Todd's response to her new look, which has since been reverted to her signature blonde hairdo, was not received well by the public.
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Dory Jackson,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Ironically, this has been the year for hair changes in the royal family, as Princess Anne also debuted a new hairdo earlier in the year—her first change in five decades.
However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
In the clip, Cardi can be seen showcasing the collectible designs, each spotlighting her in the hairstyles and ensembles that had social media buzzing during the proceedings.
The seemingly ever-present A-lister has graced magazine covers for three decades, her haircut spurring thousands of women to lop off their long locks in the '90s.
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Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Nothing humbles a gal quite like the horrors of an old haircut.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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