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Here you will learn some English words related to natural hairstyles such as "bald", "matted", and "frizz".

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bald

[Adjective]

having little or no hair on the head

Ex: The older gentleman had a neat and tidy bald head , which suited him well .

balding

[Adjective]

beginning to lose hair and become bald

shaggy

[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) long, untidy and thick

Ex: The shaggy mane of the lion made it appear both majestic and wild .

shoulder-length

[Adjective]

(of hair) long in a way that reaches down the shoulders

Ex: Many people prefer shoulder-length hair for its versatility .

sleek

[Adjective]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

Ex: The dog 's sleek fur showed how well it had been groomed .

spiky

[Adjective]

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

Ex: A bit of hair wax was all he needed to give his hair a spiky texture.

bristly

[Adjective]

Having stiff, short, and coarse hairs or bristles growing closely together

bushy

[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) growing thickly in a way that looks like a bush

Ex: The cartoon character was drawn with comically bushy eyebrows .

disheveled

[Adjective]

having an untidy appearance

Ex: He always looked disheveled, even after spending hours getting ready in the morning .

flyaway

[Adjective]

(of hair) thin and soft in a way that is hard to keep tidy

to frizz

[Verb]

to form or cause hair to form tight curls or waves, often as a result of humidity or specific hair treatments

Ex: She does n't use that brand of shampoo anymore because it makes her hair frizz too much .

frizzy

[Adjective]

(of hair) having a lot of small tight curls that are neither smooth nor shiny

Ex: The woman 's frizzy hair was difficult to manage , requiring frequent detangling .

fuzzy

[Adjective]

covered with fine short hair or fibers, often giving a soft texture

Ex: His fuzzy sweater felt comforting against his skin .

hairless

[Adjective]

without hair; bald

lank

[Adjective]

(of hair) long, thin and straight

luxuriant

[Adjective]

(of hair) thick, rich, and abundant

Ex: The princess in the fairy tale was known for her luxuriant locks that shimmered in the sunlight .

matted

[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) twisted and stuck into a dirty mass

nappy

[Adjective]

having tight curls or kinks in hair

scraggly

[Adjective]

uneven, unkempt, or ragged in appearance

straight

[Adjective]

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

Ex: The doll had long , straight black hair .

thick

[Adjective]

(of hair or fur) grown near together in large numbers or amounts

Ex: She admired her thick eyelashes in the mirror , grateful for their natural fullness .

tidy

[Adjective]

well-groomed, neat, and styled in an organized and deliberate manner

tousled

[Adjective]

looking untidy in a pleasant way

unkempt

[Adjective]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

Ex: He appeared at the meeting with unkempt hair , looking like he ’d overslept .

wavy

[Adjective]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

Ex: The model 's wavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .

crinkly

[Adjective]

(of hair) being rough and curly

curly

[Adjective]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .

windblown

[Adjective]

appearing untidy because of the wind

wiry

[Adjective]

(of hair) not flexible and stiff like a wire

Ex: The elderly woman 's wiry gray hair framed her face in wispy tufts , adding to her eccentric charm .

skinhead

[noun]

someone whose head is closely shaved

downy

[Adjective]

having soft, fine hairs or feathers that create a fuzzy texture

Ex: The downy feathers of the ducklings made them look adorable as they waddled along.

uncombed

[Adjective]

(of hair) not brushed or combed and therefore untidy

stringy

[Adjective]

(of hair) consisting of long and thin strands

Ex: His beard grew in patchy and stringy, lacking the fullness of a thick beard .

fuzz

[noun]

a mass of curled hair or fibers

glossy

[Adjective]

shiny and smooth in a pleasant way

Ex: She loved the glossy look of her new nail polish .

greasy

[Adjective]

(of hair or skin) producing a lot of oil by nature

silky

[Adjective]

having a fine and smooth surface that is pleasant to the touch

Ex: The silky smooth texture of the lotion left her skin feeling soft and hydrated .

shiny

[Adjective]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

Ex: The metallic buttons on his jacket caught the light , appearing shiny against the fabric .

thin

[Adjective]

(of hair) lacking thickness or volume

Ex: He wore a hat to protect his thin hair from the harsh sun , worried about further damage .

frizz

[noun]

the condition of being formed into small tight curls

shock-headed

[Adjective]

having a bushy thick mass of hair which is unkempt

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