Cowlick

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A cowlick is a section of human hair that stands straight up or lies at an angle at odds with the style in which the rest of an individual's hair is worn. [1] [2]

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The most common site of a human cowlick is in the crown, but they can show up anywhere. They also sometimes appear in the front and back of the head.[ citation needed ]

The term "cowlick" dates from the late 16th century, when physician Richard Haydock used it in his translation of Gian Paolo Lomazzo: "The lockes or plaine feakes of haire called cow-lickes, are made turning upwards." [3]

Management

For people who are more concerned about cowlick management, more drastic measures may be used. Electrology, waxing, and even cosmetic surgery can be used to permanently alter the cowlick.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "cowlick". dictionary.cambridge.org. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  2. "Definition of COWLICK".
  3. Take Our Word For It Issue 76