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Hairstyles

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1.
French braid
Noun

a type of hairdo in which three strands of hair are twisted from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck

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French roll
Noun

a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is twisted into a vertical roll at the back of the head and fixed with hairpins, barrettes, etc.

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fringe
3.
fringe
Noun

a decorative border made of hanging threads, cords, or strips, often used to embellish clothing or accessories

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bob
4.
bob
Verb

to cut one's hair shorter, typically at jaw-level or above

She decided to bob her hair for a fresh and modern look, opting for a sleek and stylish appearance.

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braid
5.
braid
Noun

a hairstyle created by interweaving three or more strands of hair into a patterned structure

She wore her long hair in a single braid down her back.

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scrunch
6.
scrunch
Verb

to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy

After applying a styling mousse, she would scrunch her hair gently to enhance its natural waves.

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highlight
7.
high
light
Verb

to make parts of the hair a shade lighter than the rest using chemical substances

She decided to highlight her dark brown hair with caramel-colored streaks for a subtle sun-kissed look.

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sweep
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sweep
Verb

to clean a place by using a broom

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

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tease
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tease
Verb

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

Siblings often tease each other as a form of playful banter.

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tint
10.
tint
Noun

any darker or lighter variation of one color

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tousle
11.
tou
sle
Verb

to make someone's hair appear untidy or unruly

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swept
back
Adjective

(of hair) pulled back from the face

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wave
13.
wave
Noun

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach.

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top
knot
Noun

a type of hairstyle made by winding the hair in a bun on the top of the head

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af
ro
Noun

a hairstyle in which a mass of tightly curled hair stands out around the head

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knot
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knot
Noun

a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is twisted into a small round top

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bun
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bun
Noun

a small bread roll that is round and flat in shape

She enjoyed a warm cinnamon bun with her morning coffee, savoring the sweet and gooey treat.

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layer
18.
layer
Verb

to cut hair at different lengths in a way that forms overlapping layers

She layered her hair to add volume and texture.

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bang
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bang
Verb

to accidentally hit or get hit by something that injures or damages a part of one's body

She banged her knee against the corner of the table, causing a bruise.

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bob
20.
bob
Verb

to cut one's hair shorter, typically at jaw-level or above

She decided to bob her hair for a fresh and modern look, opting for a sleek and stylish appearance.

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corn
rows
Noun

a hair style in which the hair is braided in many flat rows on the scalp

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low
lights
Noun

areas of the hair that are colored in a darker shade by the use of chemical substances

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crop
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crop
Noun

all the fruit, wheat, etc. harvested during a season

The farmer harvested a large crop of corn this year.

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wet look
Noun

a shiny and wet appearance of the hair, artificially induced by hair gel or chemical treatment

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undercut
25.
un
der
cut
Verb

to demand a lower price than one's rivals

In a competitive market, businesses may undercut their rivals to attract price-sensitive customers.

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mohawk
26.
mo
hawk
Noun

a haircut in which all hair is shaven except for a strip in the middle

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buzz cut
Noun

a haircut in which the hair is closely cut using electric clippers

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28.
close
cropped
Adjective

cut very short

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crew cut
29.
crew cut
Noun

a man's haircut in which the hair is cut rather short and the center part stands more upright compared to the sides

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flat
top
Noun

a man's haircut in which the hair is cut short, standing upright and forming a deck

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quiff
Noun

a man's hairstyle in which the front part is pushed upward and higher than the rest

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beehive
32.
bee
hive
Noun

a natural or human-made structure where bees live

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bouffant
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bou
ffant
Noun

a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is arranged in a rounded shape that is raised high on the head

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chignon
Noun

a woman's hairstyle in which the hair is pulled back, twisted and pinned at the nape of the neck

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mu
llet
Noun

any silvery fish of the ray-finned family that forms shoals and is commercially important as food

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perm
36.
perm
Verb

to make a straight hair become curly for a period of time, using chemicals

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pigtail
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pig
tail
Noun

a braided piece of hair, hanging from the back or in a pair at sides of the head

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tonsure
38.
ton
sure
Noun

the act of shaving all or part of the hair on the scalp, often for religious or cultural reasons

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pudding basin
Noun

a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short all around the head, giving the appearance of a bowl placed on top of the head

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pageboy
40.
page
boy
Noun

a hairstyle with straight, shoulder-length hair and blunt-cut bangs, popular in the 1950s and 1960s, named after young attendants to noblemen

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plait
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plait
Noun

a long piece of hair formed by three parts twisted over each other

She wore her hair in a single plait down her back.

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ponytail
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po
ny
tail
Noun

a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled away from the face and gathered at the back of the head, secured in a way that hangs loosely

She tied her hair into a ponytail before going for a run.

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bunch
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bunch
Noun

a group of people, often with something in common

The new employees were a friendly bunch, eager to get started.

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pun
ky
Adjective

having an appearance or attitude that is characteristic of people who play punk music

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