elflocks

/ˈɛlflɑks/
noun
  1. Tangled or matted hair, traditionally believed to be caused by elves or mischievous spirits.
    • She woke up with elflocks in her hair after a restless night.
    • The child's hair was full of elflocks after running through the windy meadow.
    • In folklore, elflocks were thought to be a sign that fairies had played in your hair while you slept.