big hair
noun
: hair that is styled and teased to occupy an unusually large amount of space above and around the head
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On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
The 1980s was an iconic era for fashion, defined by bold colors, big hair and daring trends that turned heads.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The Jersey Shore is beautiful, even if the name conjures images of spray tans, big hair, fist-pumping, and gym-tan-laundry folk.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
Of course, as the era of big hair and bold gowns receded, White's look matured into something more elegant and modern.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
The 1980s was an iconic era for fashion, defined by bold colors, big hair and daring trends that turned heads.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
The Jersey Shore is beautiful, even if the name conjures images of spray tans, big hair, fist-pumping, and gym-tan-laundry folk.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 25 Dec. 2024
Of course, as the era of big hair and bold gowns receded, White's look matured into something more elegant and modern.
—John Russell, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Big hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20hair. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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