Bouffant (adjective)

(of hair) styled so as to puff out in a rounded shape.

Origin:

Originated in the mid-20th century, from french 'bouffante', present participle of 'bouffer' (to puff).

Examples:

1. She wore a bouffant hairdo reminiscent of the 1960s.
2. The actress's bouffant hairstyle was the height of fashion in its day.
3. The bouffant look was achieved with a lot of teasing and hairspray.
4. The singer's bouffant hair was a key element of her stage persona.
5. She created a bouffant effect by teasing the hair at the crown of her head.