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ringlets

noun

plural of ringlet

as in curls

a length of hair that forms a loop or series of loops a little girl with perfect, golden ringlets

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Recent Examples of ringlets As exhibited at Bora Aksu, hair was unapologetically romantic, with feathery ponytails, glossy ringlets, and bows in abundance. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 Her hair was equally refined and regal, featuring rolling ringlets and the same rhinestone embellishments that bridged her nose and cheeks. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 As families poured into a converted West Side warehouse Saturday afternoon, Jacob Williams watched small ringlets of his hair tumble to the floor. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Layer thick, curly hair to enhance natural volume and add definition to your ringlets. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026 One of the last times the Grammy winner was seen with her golden ringlets was in 2024 during a night out in Sydney with pal Sabrina Carpenter. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

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curls

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For a decade, hundreds of Black women and girls have gathered in Kansas City wearing curls, coils, locs, braids and Afros for an annual photograph intended to challenge narrow ideas about what beautiful hair is supposed to look like.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Underneath, Nicks let her natural curls run wild, cascading down her back and shoulders.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

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