wavy

as in curly
having the curving shape of a wave or of many waves She has wavy blond hair. wavy lines

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Recent Examples of wavy Curly hair: Has prominent curls from roots to ends and usually is more dry and frizzy than straight or wavy hair. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025 Meyer’s hair is pulled back into a bouncy ponytail and topped with a long black bow, while Stewart’s hair is down and slightly wavy, a bright blonde shade with an inch or so of dark roots. Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2025 Kevin Kelly, a hairstylist and founder of Kevin Kelly Salon, says that straight, wavy and curly hair all respond to hair cuts differently, with curly and wavy styles being a little more forgiving if a trim isn't completely even. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 Similarly, the most adventurous of women have been noted heading to the salon requesting similar, looser perms for a wavy beach look (or a faux natural curly look). Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wavy
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curly
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  • In just five years, Pattern has created a unique space in premium hair care, specifically for the curly, coily, and tight-textured community, building its own legacy with exceptional products.
    Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • The wig features a consistently shoulder-length cut, and its curly texture adds a charming touch.
    Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025

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“Wavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wavy. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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