kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
Colloquial term for hair that is naturally curly, kinky, or hard to manage. Often used in casual conversation. Compare with 癖毛 (くせげ), which is the more standard form.
See also: 癖毛
She has a lot of unruly hair, so styling it every morning is a hassle.
湿気で癖っ毛が広がってしまう。
My frizzy hair poofs up in the humidity.
Standard kanji spelling for this colloquial noun.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Colloquial form of 癖毛 (くせげ, 'kinky hair'), with the insertion of a small っ for emphasis or casual tone. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely arose in informal speech.