Quiff
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The quiff is a hairstyle that combines the 1950s pompadour hairstyle, the 50s flattop, and sometimes a mohawk. The etymology of the word is uncertain but may derive from the French word "coiffe" which can mean either a hairstyle or, going further back, the mail knights wore over their heads and under their helmets. The hairstyle was a staple in the British 'Teddy Boy' movement, but became popular again in Europe in the early 1980s and is currently facing a resurgence in popularity.
Popular figures sporting quiffs
The modern-day quiff, which includes plenty of hair at the front of the top of the head, receding into shorter hair at the back with a trimmed back and sides, has become very popular with celebrities. Celebrities seen sporting quiffs include:
- Morrissey, solo artist and frontman of The Smiths
- Dan Smith of the British band Bastille
- Morten Harket, Lead singer of former Norwegian synthpop band a-ha
- David Beckham, Soccer star
- Olivier Giroud, Striker for Arsenal
- James Dean, actor
- Paul Simonon, musician
- Jesse Lacey of Brand New, musician
- Joe Strummer, musician
- Janelle Monáe, musician
- Elvis Presley, musician
- Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, musician
- Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys, musician
- Tom Meighan of Kasabian, musician
- Siva Kaneswaran of The Wanted, model and musician
- Zayn Malik of One Direction, musician
- Bruno Mars, musician
- Alex Trimble of Two Door Cinema Club, musician
- Imelda May Irish musician
- Mark Lamarr, DJ and Radio presenter
- Stewart Lee, comedian
- Macklemore, rapper
- Mark Kermode, popular film critic and reviewer
- Leningrad Cowboys, Finnish band
- Aiden Grimshaw, of television program The X Factor
- Simon Ferry, Scottish footballer
- Sean Smith, singer of The Blackout
- Tintin from The Adventures of Tintin, comic by Hergé.
- Nick Grimshaw, Radio 1 Breakfasht Host, DJ
The Japanese punch perm, a favorite among Yakuza (organized criminal) and Bōsōzoku (biker gang), is similar to the quiff.
Styles
There are two styles of quiff, hard and soft. A hard quiff is obtained by using Pomade and a fine comb to style the shape, whereas a soft quiff is obtained by using hair spray or styling irons to create the shape.
