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Recent Examples of quiff
On the evidence of the trailer, the quiff of Quaid is a monument for the ages.
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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
One specimen, housed at the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt, Germany, not only preserves a weird bristly tail quiff, but also the remains of its flesh.
—Jon Tennant, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2016
Pike’s soaring gray quiff meant to be a brand shoutout?
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
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
One specimen, housed at the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt, Germany, not only preserves a weird bristly tail quiff, but also the remains of its flesh.
—Jon Tennant, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2016
Pike’s soaring gray quiff meant to be a brand shoutout?
—Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiff
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Here’s Every Detail About the Iconic Gown Elvis needed a support wire to keep his pompadour up Priscilla wasn’t the only one who took special care with her appearance on her wedding day.Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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At first, the absurdity is somewhat contained: The Beavis doppelgänger (host Ryan Gosling) is asked to change seats at the interviewee’s request due to his distracting blond pompadour.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 15 Apr. 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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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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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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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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“Quiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiff. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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