quiffs

noun

plural of quiff
as in pompadours

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  1. hairdos
  2. hairstyles
  3. coiffures
  4. haircuts
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Below, Eliot and Raziuddin break down their favorite layers and 10 layered hairstyles for every hair texture.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hairstyles
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 bob continues its reign as one of 2026’s defining haircuts, with everyone from Margot Robbie and Rosalía to Katie Holmes embracing variations on the chop.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In the foreground are pedestrians styled in punk haircuts and black leather attire.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of haircuts
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