as in curl
a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets

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Recent Examples of ringlet No more tight ringlets—only soft, unfurled, velvety hair that moved with the artificial grace of a shampoo commercial actress who's probably wearing extensions anyway. Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025 These weren't tight, spiral ringlets, but a more relaxed, elongated curl with a beachy softness. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025 Roan often wears her hair down in soft red ringlets letting her bangs fall loose for a naturally graceful, modern look. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 The Revenge of the Nerds actress recalled mimicking Stephanie's character, from using the iconic '90s-style ringlet curls that Stephanie wore right down to her sassy catchphrase. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ringlet
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curl
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  • Now, after a year of bi-monthly root touch ups and gradual lightening, my hair remains healthy and curls are fully intact.
    Essence, Essence, 19 June 2025
  • The 28 Days Later photocall in Paris on June 4 saw Taylor-Johnson wear his beard shaved much lower to his face, but the windy conditions of the day caused his curls to drift to-and-fro.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 June 2025

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“Ringlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ringlet. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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