bird's nest cut
English
Etymology
Comes from the similarity of the haircut to the messiness of a bird's nest.
Noun
bird's nest cut (plural bird's nest cuts)
- (slang) A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults that resembles a bird's nest. It has shaded or faded sides, and a lot of volume and length on the top.
- 2022 April 30, Jessica Lindsay, “The broccoli haircut: What is the men’s hair style and why is it so popular with Gen Z?”, in Metro Lifestyle:
- The broccoli haircut, also known as the zoomer perm or bird’s nest cut, is similar to the indie-inspired looks of the 00s, featuring shaved or faded sides and a whole lot of volume and length on top.
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See also
- broccoli haircut
- perm
- zoomer perm