curlpaper

/ˈkɜrlˌpeɪpər/
noun
  1. A strip of paper used to wrap around hair to create curls, typically used with curlers or as a temporary styling method.
    • The vintage beauty book recommended using curlpaper for gentle, heat-free curls.
    • Grandma still uses curlpaper instead of a curling iron for her weekly hairstyle.
    • She rolled her hair in curlpaper before going to bed to wake up with soft curls.
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