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Man: Curly Hair
man with kur-lee hair
Definitions
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People Β· Physical Appearance
Common
A representation of an adult male with curly hair, used to depict a man with naturally curly, wavy, or coiled hair texture.
Often used for self-representation in digital avatars or when discussing hairstyles, physical appearance, or personal identity.
Just got my hair cut and the stylist really enhanced my natural curls! π¨βπ¦±
Social media post
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Personal text message
Represents diversity in hair textures and male appearance, part of the broader movement toward inclusive representation in digital communication.
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People Β· Identity
Common
Used as a self-identifier in digital contexts, particularly by men with curly hair who want their emoji to reflect their actual appearance.
Commonly used in profile descriptions, digital signatures, or when creating personalized avatars.
Hi everyone! I'm Alex π¨βπ¦±, a new team member joining from the London office.
Work chat introduction
Part of the expanded diversity in emoji options, allowing for more personalized digital representation.
Evolution Timeline
2018
Introduction of hair variation emojis including the curly-haired man emoji in Unicode 11.0.
Growing demand for more diverse and representative emoji options.
2019
Widespread adoption across major platforms as part of the push for more inclusive digital representation.
Social media movements celebrating natural hair textures and diverse appearances.
Cultural Context
The introduction of hair variation emojis reflects broader societal movements toward celebrating natural hair textures and diverse physical appearances.
Part of Unicode's ongoing efforts to create more inclusive and representative emoji options that reflect human diversity beyond the original limited set.
In many Western countries, men's curly hair has cycled through periods of being fashionable or unfashionable, influencing how this emoji is perceived.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Used similarly to the US, but with some British-specific terminology around hairstyles.
United States
Commonly used in casual contexts and social media to represent men with curly hair textures of various types.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Less frequently used, but adopted for family chat contexts and casual work communications.
Gen_Z: Frequently used in self-representation on TikTok and Instagram. Often paired with styling or product emojis when discussing curly hair routines.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in family conversations when creating digital avatars or discussing appearance.
Millennials: Commonly used in dating profiles and social media bios as a visual identifier. Used in discussions about natural hair care.
Common Combinations
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Man with curly hair getting a haircut or hairstyling
Often used when discussing men's grooming, haircuts, or styling curly hair.
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Father with curly hair and his family
Used to represent a curly-haired man in family contexts or discussions.
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Smart or thoughtful curly-haired man
Used playfully to indicate intelligence or deep thinking by a man with curly hair.