Appearance:
* Unruly: Wild, disheveled, untamed, unmanageable, flyaway, sticking out at odd angles.
* Messy: Scruffy, unkempt, disheveled, bedraggled, tangled, knotty, matted.
* Damaged: Split ends, brittle, straw-like, fried, burnt, singed, breaking off, thinning.
* Greasy: Oily, slicked down, lank, heavy, plastered to the scalp.
* Dry: Parched, brittle, dull, lifeless, lacking shine, dusty-looking.
* Frizzy: Fuzzy, fluffy, flyaway, poofy, unmanageable frizz halo.
* Unflattering color/cut: Brasssy, faded, patchy, uneven, unflattering to the face shape, dated.
* Just plain ugly: There isn't always something technically wrong with it, it's just not attractive. Maybe the style doesn't suit them.
Texture:
* Wirey: Coarse, stiff, prickly, scratchy.
* Slimy: Greasy, coated in product, unpleasant to touch.
* Gummy: Sticky, coated in product, clumpy.
* Clumpy: Matted together, separated into distinct, thick sections.
* Spongy: Over-processed, soaks up moisture too easily, feels weak and unstable.
Condition (Health):
* Lifeless: Dull, limp, lacking volume, no shine.
* Unhealthy: Damaged, brittle, prone to breakage, thinning.
* Thinning: Sparse, patchy, revealing the scalp.
Smell:
* Musty: Smells old, stale, or unclean.
* Overpowering perfume: Too much product, artificial scent.
* Unwashed: Smells dirty, oily, and unpleasant.
* Burnt: Smells like singed hair.
Examples in sentences:
* "Her hair was a frizzy, untamed mess that seemed to defy gravity."
* "He sported a greasy mop that looked like it hadn't been washed in weeks."
* "The stylist butchered her hair, leaving her with a patchy, uneven cut."
* "Her hair was so dry and brittle, it felt like straw to the touch."
* "The brassy blonde was incredibly unflattering against her pale skin."
* "It looked like they'd tried to bleach their hair at home and ended up with an uneven, orange mess."
* "The ends of her hair were so damaged and split it resembled frayed rope."
* "The child had the worst case of head lice I had ever seen, his hair was matted and crawling."
When describing "horrible hair," consider what specific aspects make it unappealing. Be as descriptive as possible to paint a clear picture for your reader.