hairpiece

as in wig
a headpiece made of natural or synthetic hair usually worn to cover a bald area if no one had told me he wore a hairpiece, I would have thought his hair was his own

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Recent Examples of hairpiece There are methods that last between six weeks and six months, as well as hairpieces that are only used for one-off styling. Anna Bader, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024 These hairpieces were separated to allow for facial movement and so the mustache could be easily removed with alcohol for meals, . Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024 Crafting the Queen’s elaborate hairpieces, ones that every so often tell their own stories, is an art form in itself. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Hair Extensions Hair extensions and weaves are hairpieces added to natural hair through clips, sewing, tape, or glue. Patty Weasler, Rn, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairpiece

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“Hairpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpiece. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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