A lock of hair is a piece or pieces of human hair that are usually bunched or tied together in some way. A lock of hair can be on a person's head, or have been cut from the head. When attached to the head, a lock of hair generally refers to a tress, curl, or ringlet of hair. When cut from the head, a lock of hair may be kept for its symbolic value.

Symbolic value

Locks of hair often carry symbolic value and have been utilized throughout history in various religious, superstitious, sentimental and romantic contexts. Examples include:

Use In hairstyles

The following hairstyles make use of lock(s) for symbolic or aesthetic reasons.

Notable Examples

The following locks of hair are notable for their cultural or historical significance:

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