big hair
noun
: hair that is styled and teased to occupy an unusually large amount of space above and around the head
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Since the decade of big hair and neon fashion, a New Jersey man has been trying his luck.
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
With a reincarnation twist, this romantic comedy is full of big hair and a big heart.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 July 2024
On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
The 1980s was an iconic era for fashion, defined by bold colors, big hair and daring trends that turned heads.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
With a reincarnation twist, this romantic comedy is full of big hair and a big heart.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 July 2024
On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
The 1980s was an iconic era for fashion, defined by bold colors, big hair and daring trends that turned heads.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Big hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20hair. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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