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Recent Examples of comb-overExcited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024 Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.—Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024 Visualize hair sticking straight up being a sharp knife, whereas a comb-over would be a dull one.—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2023 To the public, Zhang had been a colorless apparatchik, distinguished in official pictures only by his military uniform, moonish features, and jet-black comb-over.—Richard McGregor, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2019
Gibson spends most of the premiere in a ridiculous wig of surfer curls; by the end, he’s got Hall’s haircut, and his inner monologue sounds suspiciously like his predecessor.
Alison Herman,
Variety,
14 Dec. 2024
Guests enjoy an extensive menu of cocktails and meals that are included in the cost of admission, as well as spa and beauty offerings such as manicures, pedicures, haircuts and massages, for an additional fee.
Palmer also sported bangs and a voluminous hairstyle.
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Her glam featured a straight hairstyle with a middle part and her makeup included rosy cheeks and a glossy lip for a final touch of semi-old school glamour.
Apart from some bodywork accents, a unique ducktail spoiler, and the car’s lack of a tailpipe, the EV reimagining of the 911 looks nearly identical to its six-cylinder counterpart.
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2024
The styling pays homage to the iconic 1973 Carrera RS and its ducktail rear spoiler, but also an earlier 2010 Sport Classic that similarly featured wheels reminiscent of the old Fuchs alloys, and Zagato-like roof bubbles, meant to accommodate taller drivers wearing helmets.
Style: Rail-thin in sunglasses, black suit and unruly pompadour; Dylan accouterments include acoustic guitar, harmonica and ever-present cigarette.
Hugh Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Dec. 2024
Here’s Every Detail About the Iconic Gown Elvis needed a support wire to keep his pompadour up
Priscilla wasn’t the only one who took special care with her appearance on her wedding day.
But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.
Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn,
New York Times,
13 June 2024
There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
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