good hair

British

noun

hair showing evidence of some European strain in a person's blood

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In 2009, Rock produced and starred in a documentary called “Good Hair,” where he interviewed celebrities about the importance of hair in Black culture, visiting salons, hair stylist competitions and more.

From Salon

That’s a reference to the overly suave serial killer in the film “American Psycho” crossed with a popular 1990s version of a male Barbie known for its pretty eyes and good hair.

From Los Angeles Times

Are you worried you will always have to play a guy with good hair?

From The Wall Street Journal

A tall guy with good hair and clothes that are definitely not hand-me-downs.

From Literature

Remember when everyone obsessed over the identity of “Becky with the good hair”?

From Salon

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