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tresses

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plural of tress

as in locks

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locks

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Mannequin heads stare at you through the storefront window, each topped with a wildly unique hairpiece – one with long, curly, bubblegum pink locks; another with a bright orange bob.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Both versions are expected to include FaceTime, music playback, calendar access, photo viewing, intercom functionality and smart home controls, allowing users to manage connected devices such as speakers, locks and other accessories.

— Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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