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Widow's peak

A widow's peak is a V-shaped point in the hairline at the center of the forehead. It matters for fringes because it pulls front hair in two directions, so a fringe cut straight across may split or lift at the middle. The practical response is to work with it by parting deliberately or by choosing a swept or curved fringe, and to mention it to your stylist before cutting. It is a normal variation of the hairline. See also: Hairline, Cowlick, Fringe, and the guide Matching a Korean Haircut to Your Face Shape and Hair Type.