Hairstyles
Hairstyles has 43 English words, such as bald head, bangs, barber, and barbershop. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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All 43 words in Hairstyles
bald head
the head or scalp of a person with little or no hair
He wore a hat to protect his bald head from the sun.
bangs
The hair cut straight across the forehead.
She trimmed her bangs before the school photo.
barber/ˈbɑɹbɚ/
A person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards.
barbershop/ˈbɑːrbərʃɑːp/n
A shop where men and boys can get their hair cut and sometimes shaved.
blonde/blɑnd/adj
adj. fair-haired, light-haired; n. blonde person, fair-haired person
blow-dry
to dry hair using a blow-dryer
I usually blow-dry my hair after washing it.
bob/bɑːb/
n. a hairstyle in which the hair is cut level all around the head, usually at about chin length; v. to move quickly up and down, especially in water.
braid/bɹeɪd/
v. to weave, to plait; n. a plait, a twist
bun/bʌn/
n. a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered and twisted into a round shape at the back or top of the head; n. a small round piece of bread.
buzz cut
a very short hairstyle cut evenly with electric clippers, usually close to the scalp
He got a buzz cut for the summer.
clipper/ˈklɪpɚ/
n. a tool with sharp blades for cutting hair or nails, usually called hair clippers; n. a fast sailing ship with several masts, built in the 19th century.
comb/koʊm/
A flat tool with a row of narrow teeth used for untangling or arranging hair, or the act of searching a place very thoroughly.
cornrows
A hairstyle in which hair is braided into narrow rows close to the scalp.
She wore her hair in cornrows for the summer.
crew cut
A short haircut with the hair on top left slightly longer than the hair on the sides and back.
He got a crew cut before starting his new job.
curl/kɜɹl/
v. to twist, to coil; n. a twist, a coil
curling tongs
A heated handheld tool used to curl or wave the hair.
She used curling tongs to give her hair soft waves before the party.
curly hair/ˈkɜːli heə(r)/n phrase
Hair that grows in curves or loops instead of being straight.
dye/daɪ/
v. to color, to tint; n. coloring agent, tinting agent
dye bowl
a bowl used for mixing or holding dye, especially hair dye
She mixed the hair dye in a dye bowl before applying it.
flat-top haircut
A flat-top haircut is a short haircut in which the hair on top is cut or styled to form a flat, level surface.
He got a flat-top haircut before summer.
ginger/ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/
n. a reddish-orange hair colour; adj. having reddish-orange hair; n. a spicy hot-tasting root used in cooking.
hair curler
A tool, often heated or shaped like a roller, used to make hair curly.
She used a hair curler before the party.
hair wash chair
a chair in a salon designed for washing a customer's hair, usually with a built-in sink
At the salon, I sat in the hair wash chair while the stylist rinsed my hair.
haircut/ˈhɛə(ɹ)kʌt/
n. hair cutting, hair trimming, hairstyle, hairdo
hairdresser/ˈherdresər/
A person whose job is to cut, wash, and style people's hair.
hairdryer
A handheld electrical device that blows warm air to dry hair.
I used a hairdryer to dry my hair before work.
hairstylist
A hairstylist is a professional who cuts, colors, and styles people's hair.
highlights
n. streaks of lighter colour put into the hair by dyeing; n. the best or most interesting parts of something.
The presentation's highlights include the new product design and customer testimonials.
jet black
Having an extremely dark, deep black color.
She wore a jet black dress to the evening concert.
long hair/lɒŋ heə(r)/n phrase
Hair that grows to a great length, extending down past the shoulders.
perm
A perm is a hair treatment that makes the hair curly or wavy for a long time.
She got a perm to give her straight hair more volume.
pigtails
A hairstyle in which the hair is divided into two sections and braided or tied on either side of the head.
She wore her hair in pigtails for the school play.
ponytail/ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/
A hairstyle in which the hair is pulled back, secured with a tie, and allowed to hang loose from the back of the head.
reddish-brown
Having a color that is a mixture of red and brown.
The fox had a reddish-brown coat.
salt-and-pepper
Describing hair that is a mixture of dark and grey or white, giving a speckled look.
His pepper and salt hair made him look distinguished.
sandy/ˈsændi/
adj. (of hair) light yellowish-brown in colour; adj. covered with or containing sand.
shaved/ʃeɪvd/
Having had hair or facial hair removed with a razor.
shoulder-length
Reaching down to the shoulders in length, especially describing hair.
She wears her hair shoulder-length.
sideburns
The strips of hair that grow down the sides of the face in front of the ears.
He trimmed his sideburns before the interview.
spiky hair
A hairstyle in which the hair is made to stand up in stiff, pointed tufts, often with gel.
He is known for his spiky hair.
steel grey
a dark grey colour with a cool, slightly bluish metallic tone
The designer chose a steel grey jacket for the winter collection.
straight hair/streɪt heə(r)/n phrase
Hair that does not have curls or waves and hangs flat.
thinning
n. (of hair) the process of gradually becoming less thick, so that the scalp begins to show.
The thinning forest allowed more sunlight to reach the ground.