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A widow’s peak—as seen on Count Dracula and Marylin Monroe—is a V-shaped dip in someone’s hairline. While some people believe the widow’s peak is a bad omen (or a sign of balding), it’s nothing more than a genetic trait, like curly hair or green eyes. If you’ve ever been curious about the further implications of a widow’s peak, you’re not alone. Whether you love or hate a widow’s peak, read on to find out everything you could possibly need to know.
Things You Should Know
- A widow’s peak is a hairline that comes to a downwards point in the middle.
- A widow’s peak is a genetic, polymorphic trait. It can also be developed as your hairline matures or recedes.
- Having a widow’s peak doesn’t mean you’ll go bald, be widowed young, or have a proclivity towards evil—those are just myths.
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- ↑ https://getrevela.com/blogs/new/widows-peak-buzz-cut
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