ringlet

/ˈrɪŋlɪt/
noun
  1. A small curl or spiral of hair, often hanging loosely.
    • She twisted a ringlet around her finger while thinking.
    • The toddler's golden ringlets bounced as she ran.
    • His hair fell in soft ringlets past his shoulders.
  2. A small ring or circle, especially in a pattern or design.
    • The necklace was made of tiny silver ringlets linked together.
    • The artist painted delicate ringlets of smoke rising from the chimney.
    • Frost formed perfect ringlets on the windowpane overnight.