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Recent Examples of quiff
During the performance, Twain wore a dazzling cream dress with her hair in a partial quiff.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
His grooming was kept simple with his hair styled in a messy quiff.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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
Created by her go-to hairstylist, Bryce Scarlett, the style took inspiration from the 1950s, when volume, exaggerated waves, and quiffs were de rigueur in the world of women’s hair.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 29 June 2023
Sitting in her kitchen, occasionally fighting back tears, Bachek, their only child, shared family photos showing her father with an Elvis-style quiff on holidays by the Black Sea, beaming at Lyubov or swinging his granddaughter playfully in a shopping bag.
—Byreuters, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2022
Vernon François—celebrity hairstylist, educator, brand founder, and the mastermind behind iconic looks donned by Lupita Nyong'o, Tessa Thompson, and Willow Smith (the list goes on)—recommends creating a quiff with pins or clips to change up your look.
—Erin Parke, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2021
Her blonde locks had been styled into an updo with a curled quiff at the front.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
His grooming was kept simple with his hair styled in a messy quiff.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 25 July 2024
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
Created by her go-to hairstylist, Bryce Scarlett, the style took inspiration from the 1950s, when volume, exaggerated waves, and quiffs were de rigueur in the world of women’s hair.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 29 June 2023
Sitting in her kitchen, occasionally fighting back tears, Bachek, their only child, shared family photos showing her father with an Elvis-style quiff on holidays by the Black Sea, beaming at Lyubov or swinging his granddaughter playfully in a shopping bag.
—Byreuters, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2022
Vernon François—celebrity hairstylist, educator, brand founder, and the mastermind behind iconic looks donned by Lupita Nyong'o, Tessa Thompson, and Willow Smith (the list goes on)—recommends creating a quiff with pins or clips to change up your look.
—Erin Parke, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2021
Her blonde locks had been styled into an updo with a curled quiff at the front.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiff
Noun
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By the 2000s, her bold lip remained, however her short hair (which saw shapes like pompadours and bobs) grew into her slick-back era.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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Johansen started over with a NYC lounge act as Buster Poindexter, crooning R&B oldies in a tux and pompadour.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Think: her metallic foil fringe hairdo at 2019’s Way Out West Festival or literally any of her front row fashion week looks.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Hairstylist Duffy was in charge of styling the wigs and hairdos seen on the runway.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Though the sisters have indistinguishable hairstyles, Davis instills her characters with completely distinct personalities without being over-the-top about it, in ways only a master can.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 21-year-old was photographed watching the sporting event with a sleek, dark brown hairstyle wearing a white cardigan draped over her shoulders and a pair of pink sunglasses.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The term hair-raising takes on new meaning as two performers contort their bodies high above the stage, connected only by their coiffures.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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To further see the blending of styles, Elvis' iconic pompadour coiffure also rocked the fashion of the day, making for an interesting addition to this groovy getup.—
Tim Moffatt,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So what if your college classmate suddenly pivoted from finance to fitness influencing, or one of your friends got a terrible haircut?—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
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Instead of getting a haircut every three months, switch to every six months, for example.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Quiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiff. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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