Apparence - Les Coiffures

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

tresse française

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.

torsadé français

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.

chignon banane

the front part of someone's hair cut in a way that hangs across their forehead

frange

a short haircut for women or men in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at jaw-level

coupe de cheveux au carré

a length of hair formed by twisting three or more bands of hair together

tresse, natte

to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy

froisser

a bright or lighter color applied to sections of the hair, typically through bleaching or dyeing, to create contrast or add dimension to the hairstyle

mèches, reflets

to brush or comb hair back from the face

se coiffer en arrière

to add height and texture to hair by gently combing it backward in small sections

friser, coiffer en volume

to color someone's hair using a chemical

teinter

to make someone's hair appear untidy or unruly

ébouriffer

(of hair) pulled back from the face

coiffés en arrière

to make someone's hair look loosely curled

onduler

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

chignon

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

coiffure afro

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

enchevêtrement

a hairstyle in which The hair is pulled back from the face, twisted, and coiled on top

chignon

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

couper en couches

(plural) the front part of someone's hair cut in a way that hangs across their forehead

frange

(of hair) cut at an even length all around the head

coupé au carré

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

tresses

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

lowlights

a short haircut with the back and the sides being faded

coupé court

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

effet mouillé

a hairstyle in which the hair is left rather long on the top but shaved or faded at the sides or back of the head

coupe rasée sur les côtés

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

mohawk

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

boule à zéro

cut very short

ras, coupé ras

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

cheveux en brosse

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

brosse

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

banane

a hairstyle for women in which the hair is piled upright in a round shape

choucroute

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

bouffant

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

chignon

a hairstyle in which the hair is shorter in the front and sides and longer at the back

coupe mulet, mulet

a hairstyle, created by using a hair treatment that chemically alters the structure of the hair to form lasting curls or waves

permanente

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

natte

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

tonsure, rasage (cérébrale)

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

coupe de cheveux en bol, coiffure en bol

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

coupe de cheveux page, coiffure page

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

tresse, natte

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

queue de cheval

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

faire faire une permanente, se faire faire une permanente

a hairstyle in which the hair is tied into two clusters or ponytails, one on either side of the head, usually worn by girls or young women

couettes, tresses

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

de punk