Appearance C2 1

Wisp. wisp (of something) a small, thin piece of hair, grass, etc.

She brushed aside a stray wisp of hair.


Wiry. (of hair, plants, etc.) stiff and strong; like wire


Winning. attractive in a way that makes other people like you

‘I'm sorry I'm so late,’ she said, flashing us a winning smile.


Wink. wink (at somebody) to close one eye and open it again quickly, especially as a private signal to somebody, or to show something is a joke


Wind blown. made untidy by the wind

wind-blown hair


Wince an expression on your face that shows that you are embarrassed or feeling pain

a wince of pain



Wet look. the appearance of hair being shiny and wet, obtained by using hair gel or by treating it with chemicals

wet-look hair gel


Voluptuous. having large breasts and hips in a way that is sexually attractive

SYNONYM buxom

a voluptuous woman

a voluptuous body

SYNONYM buxom


Volumize. volumize something to make hair look thicker


Unlovely. not attractive

an unlovely building


Unkempt . (especially of somebody’s hair or general appearance) not well cared for; not neat or tidy. greasy, unkempt hair. 

SYNONYM dishevelled


Ungainly. moving in a way that is not smooth or attractive 

SYNONYM awkward

I felt very ungainly in the diving suit.


Undercut. A haircut

STORY

In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a girl named Eliza with a wild, wiry mane that danced in the wind. Her hair, wind-blown and unkept, was a tangle of wisp-like strands that seemed to have a life of their own. Despite its unlovely appearance, Eliza took pride in her untamed locks, refusing to succumb to the trendy wet look or volumizing treatments favored by many in the village.


Eliza had a winning smile that could brighten the dreariest of days. With a playful wink and that radiant smile, she could charm even the sternest of villagers. Her jovial nature and infectious laughter made her a favorite among the townsfolk.


However, despite her winning ways, her unruly hair often caused her moments of embarrassment. Whenever a stray wisp of hair brushed against her face, she would wince, feeling a pang of self-consciousness. Yet, she remained determined to embrace her uniqueness, refusing to conform to societal expectations of beauty.


One day, a traveling hairdresser arrived in the village, offering stylish haircuts and modern styles. The villagers flocked to the makeshift salon, eager for a trendy makeover. Eliza, curious but hesitant, found herself drawn to the bustling tent.


The hairdresser, seeing Eliza's untamed mane, suggested an undercut, a bold and daring style. However, Eliza hesitated, feeling ungainly at the thought of such a drastic change. She was torn between conforming to the current trends and staying true to herself.


With a mix of nervousness and excitement, Eliza decided to take the plunge. Sitting in the chair, she felt the snip of the scissors, embracing the transformation. As the wiry strands fell to the ground, revealing the undercut, a sense of liberation washed over her.


When she finally looked in the mirror, she saw not just a change in hairstyle but a newfound confidence. The unkept wisp-like strands now contrasted sharply with the bold undercut, creating a unique and striking look. Though unconventional, it was a style that reflected her true self – untamed yet confident.


Eliza left the tent with a sense of empowerment, no longer wincing at the stray wisp of hair but proudly flaunting her unconventional, volumized style. She had discovered that beauty lay not in conformity but in embracing one's individuality, and her journey had begun with the snip of a scissor, an undercut that became a symbol of self-expression.

 

Comments

  1. English LearnerDecember 22, 2023 at 8:44 AM

    flaunt something to show something you are proud of to other people, in order to impress them

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  2. English LearnerDecember 22, 2023 at 8:44 AM

    if you’ve got it, flaunt it
    ​(humorous, saying) used to tell somebody that they should not be afraid of allowing other people to see their qualities and abilities

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