Hairline

/ˈhɛrlaɪn/ noun

The edge of the hair on your forehead and temples, or the thin line that forms a border where hair meets skin.

Compound of 'hair' and 'line.' Originally a neutral descriptive term, but became more commonly discussed in the 1970s-80s with increasing focus on hair loss and male baldness as a cosmetic concern.

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