- The quiff is a hairstyle that combines the 1950s pompadour hairstyle, the 50s flattop, and sometimes a mohawk.
- For a while, DJ and TV presenter Mark Lamarr was a famous proponent of the quiff.
- The etymology of the word is uncertain but may derive from the French word "coiffe" which can mean either a hairstyle or, going further back, the mail knights wore over their heads and under their helmets.
- While more popular during the 1950s, variations on the quiff can still be seen in hairstyles today.
- Sported by such icons as Elvis Presley and James Dean, the quiff became popular in the United States during the 1950s. The style quickly became an integral part of a young generation of men and women seeking a sharp break from their parents' values and traditions.
- The hairstyle, although prominent in the 80s, faded into obscurity except among ardent 80s culture fans. The quiff saw a revival in the late 90s, due to the advent of the French crop, a modern version of the quiff, and continues through today.
- In the 2000s, pulling the fringe back into a quiff with a ponytail was a popular female hairstyle in some countries.
- To style a classic quiff, large amounts of hair product such as hairspray, pomade, and mousse are needed, as are a comb and blow dryer.
- The Japanese Punch perm, a favorite among Yakuza (organized criminal) and Bōsōzoku (biker gang) members, bears a strong similarity to this hairstyle.
- Irish pop music duo Jedward are known for wearing flamboyant blond quiffs, which they described in a segment on The X Factor in 2009.
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