strand of hair

collocation in English

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strand
noun[C]
uk
/strænd/us
/strænd/
a thin thread of something, often one of a few, twisted around each other to make a string ...
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hair
noun[C or U]
uk
/heər/us
/her/
the mass of thin thread-like structures on the head of a person, or any of these structures that grow out of the skin of a person ...
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(Definition ofstrandandhairfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Once the chemicals are applied to the hair, eachstrandofhairbegins to swell.
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Once the cycle is complete, it restarts and a newstrandofhairbegins to form.
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On top of its head grows a long bluestrandofhairthat is curled in a manner similar to the spiral.
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Astrandofhairwas separated off from the side of the skull, itself further separated into three individual braids.
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Mambabarangs use astrandofhairfrom their intended victim and tie it to the bugs or worms which they will use as a medium.
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He was rumored to be the genius ninja who has never let even a singlestrandofhairto be touched.
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His most notable features are his big round eyes and the onestrandofhairatop his bald head.
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They can also be created with onestrandofhairat a time, with a comb.
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Her distinguishing feature is a pink bow on astrandofhairon her head.
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All three phases occur simultaneously; onestrandofhairmay be in the anagen phase, while another is in the telogen phase.
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Her distinguishing feature is a green bow on astrandofhairon her head.
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He had a completely bald head with a single stylised (thick)strandofhairand was frequently seen in a suit.
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All three occur simultaneously; onestrandofhairmay be in the anagen phase, while another is in the telogen phase.
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Factor's toupes were carefully made and almost invisible, with eachstrandofhairsewed to a piece of fine flesh-colored lace, and in a variety of long and short hairstyles.
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The final color of eachstrandofhairwill depend on its original color and porosity, so there will be subtle variations in shade across the whole head.
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The style is achieved by dividing the hair into several sections, twisting strands of hair, then twisting two twisted strands around one another.
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A skilled wigmaker will consider the number of strands of hair used and the direction of each knot to give the most natural effect possible.
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The hair sample is cut close to the scalp and 80 to 120 strands of hair are needed for the test.
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While brushes are commonly used in hair painting, one may also use combs to paint or highlight thin-sized strands of hair.
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These objects were then strung on the strands of hair of their brides and used as amulets by their male warriors.
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