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Marcelling. Marcelling is a hair styling technique in which hot curling tongs are used to induce a curl into the hair. [ 1][ 2] Its appearance was similar to that of a finger wave but it is created using a different method. Marcelled hair was a popular style for women's hair in the 1920s, [ 2] often in conjunction with a bob cut. [ 2]
The Fix: Dial back the temperature on those extra-hot showers. Scalding water strips your hair and skin of their natural oils. Boost nourishment by massaging hair oil as a deep-conditioning ...
Cornrows. Cornrows (sometimes called canerows) are a style of traditionally three-strand braids, originating in Africa, [ 1][ 2][ 3] in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp, using an underhand, upward motion to make a continuous, raised row. Cornrows are often done in simple, straight lines, as the term implies, but they can also ...
Jheri curl. The Jheri curl (often spelled Jerry curl or Jeri Curl) is a permanent wave hairstyle that was popular among African Americans during the 1980s and early 1990s. Invented by the hairdresser Jheri Redding, [ 1] the Jheri curl gives the wearer a glossy, loosely curled look. It was touted as a "wash and wear" style that was easier to ...
Uncombable hair syndrome ( UHS) is a rare structural anomaly of the hair with a variable degree of effect. It is characterized by hair that is silvery, dry, frizzy, wiry, and impossible to comb. [ 4] It was first reported in the early 20th century. [ 5] It typically becomes apparent between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. [ 6]
The primary feature of the pompadour hairstyle is a large volume of hair swept upwards from the forehead. Hair in this style was an essential part of the "Gibson Girl" look in the 1890s. The pompadour is a hairstyle named after Madame de Pompadour (1721–1764), a mistress of King Louis XV of France. [ 1] Although there are numerous variations ...
Frizz is hair that does not align with the surrounding hair, but stands up or curls independently, creating a fuzzy or irregular texture. The three main causes of frizz are genetics, hair damage, and humidity. Frizzy hair can be seen as a positive or a negative trait depending on the current fashion and one's personal preference.
Edgar cut. A short hairstyle where the front hair has bangs and the sides are tapered. This style is most common among Latinos . Eton crop. A more extensive version of a short crop, with the hair at the back cut close and the front hair left longer for styling. Fauxhawk.