1
: a long lock of hair
especially
: the long unbound hair of a woman
—usually used in plural
2
archaic
: a plait of hair : braid
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Take Chappell Roan’s fiery-red, curly locks, Selena Gomez’s chocolate brown tresses, and Ariana Grande’s iconic ponytail.
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Made from 100% mulberry silk, this double-layer reversible bonnet cushions your hair from overnight rubbing while keeping tresses hydrated.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Apr. 2025
Her hair was styled with a soft wave, with her tresses cascading down her back and past her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Solange, seen in sopping wet tresses this week, creative directed a birthday shoot for Ari Lennox.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
Made from 100% mulberry silk, this double-layer reversible bonnet cushions your hair from overnight rubbing while keeping tresses hydrated.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Apr. 2025
Her hair was styled with a soft wave, with her tresses cascading down her back and past her shoulders.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Solange, seen in sopping wet tresses this week, creative directed a birthday shoot for Ari Lennox.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Tress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tress. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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tress
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: a long lock of hair
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