as in ponytail
chiefly US
a style of hair worn especially by men in which the hair is combed into a high mound at the front of the head
Even with all the dancer's acrobatic moves, his pompadour remained perfectly still atop his head.
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The The Idea of You star transformed herself into a sleek seductress with a faux pompadour pixie hairstyle and deep, dark vampy lipstick and eye shadow to match.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
His Orin, though, is a villain straight out of Cartoon Network, all burgundy pompadour and quivering jowl.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
From middle parts to pompadours to colorful mohawks, Mike’s portfolio is insane.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The star, 28, topped off her look with a pompadour created by celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Mar. 2024
His Orin, though, is a villain straight out of Cartoon Network, all burgundy pompadour and quivering jowl.
—Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
From middle parts to pompadours to colorful mohawks, Mike’s portfolio is insane.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
The star, 28, topped off her look with a pompadour created by celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director Adir Abergel.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024
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The Dance Moms alum did say, however, that despite wearing her blonde hair tightly pulled back into ponytails and tied into bows over the years, her hair was not damaged.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Obama pulled her hair up into a high ponytail but allowed a few wisps of hair to frame her face.Julia Teti, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024
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The pair also had Gaga and Mars' hairdos down to a tee, with Ripa rocking a big, blonde beehive, as Mars wore a curly haired wig underneath a cowboy hat.Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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No detail has been missed, from Gaga's big, blonde beehive hairdo and unique makeup to her gold broach.Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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Her big hair channeled a looks that was once popular in the '50s and '60s, as her quiff stood several inches in the air, while the the hair in the back of her head remained curled.Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2023
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The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
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Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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The multitude of braided protective styles available (like stitch cornrows, passion twists, Fulani braids, and boho braids) turn switching up your hairstyle into a choose-your-own-adventure game.Kiara Byrd, Allure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Austin — who shares her daughter with husband Ice-T, 66 — accessorized her look with a pair of hot pink sunglasses and pulled her blonde hair back in two braids.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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The actor admits to Vogue that one of Mancuso's wigs inspired her own current hairstyle.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her favorite hairstyle: Whatever hair suits your face shape.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the outfit, Gad committed to the bit with a wig styled like Miller’s signature haircut and a bold lip, plus what appeared to be fake breasts.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The internet fell in love with his dapper short haircut, and this matching outfit with Zendaya is only further cementing his fashion icon status.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
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