Appearance - Hairstyles

Here you will learn some English words related to hairstyles such as "braid", "bang", and "mullet".

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

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.

fringe [noun]

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

Ex: Her fringe was short , and she kept it trimmed regularly .
bob [noun]

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

Ex: Her bob was layered to add volume and texture .
braid [noun]

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

Ex: He admired the intricate braid woven with colorful ribbons .

to squeeze the hair with hands to make it look wavy

Ex: He would scrunch his short hair with a gel to create a messy , tousled look that was effortlessly stylish .

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

Ex: His hair had natural highlights from spending time in the sun .
to sweep [verb]

to brush or comb hair back from the face

Ex: He swept his long hair out of his face before continuing his work .
to tease [verb]

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

Ex: He teased the roots to create a lifted effect at the crown .
to tint [verb]

to color someone's hair using a chemical

Ex: Last month , she tinted her hair with a bold and vibrant color .

to make someone's hair appear untidy or unruly

to wave [verb]

to make someone's hair look loosely curled

Ex: He waved his bangs slightly to add a bit of style .
topknot [noun]

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

Afro [noun]

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

knot [noun]

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

bun [noun]

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

Ex: He admired how elegant her bun looked at the formal event .
to layer [verb]

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

Ex: He asked for his hair to be layered to reduce the bulk and enhance the shape .
bang [noun]

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

bobbed [adjective]

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

cornrows [noun]

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

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

crop [noun]

a short haircut with the back and the sides being faded

wet look [noun]

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

undercut [noun]

a hairstyle with longer hair on top and closely shaved or faded sides and back

Ex: Undercuts are popular among both men and women .
mohawk [noun]

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

buzz cut [noun]

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

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

flat-top [noun]

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

quiff [noun]

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

beehive [noun]

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

bouffant [noun]

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

chignon [noun]

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

mullet [noun]

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

perm [noun]

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

Ex: He was surprised by how much his appearance changed after getting a curly perm .
pigtail [noun]

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

tonsure [noun]

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

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

pageboy [noun]

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

plait [noun]

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

Ex: The plait was decorated with small , colorful ribbons .
ponytail [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

Ex: His long hair was styled in a neat ponytail .
to perm [verb]

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

bunches [noun]

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

punky [adjective]

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