How to Use coif in a Sentence

coif

1 of 2 noun
  • The mop of hair had turned into a coif, and the clothes had become loud.
    — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 28 June 2021
  • Priest’s coif, in all its outlandish glory, is the right hair at the wrong time.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 June 2018
  • However, the cools coifs weren’t the only thing that caught our eye.
    — Jennifer Ford, Essence, 15 Nov. 2019
  • Watch the video for foolproof steps to getting a perfect coif in mere minutes.
    — Jennifer Tzeses, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2017
  • The mix includes a scalp serum that will boost your daily routine—and the volume of your coif.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 June 2026
  • Adding texture to your tresses and coloring your coif are a few easy and stylish ways to switch things up.
    — Jennifer Ford, Essence, 9 Jan. 2020
  • And yet, more often than not, her aesthetic orbits around her shape-shifting coif.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 9 May 2019
  • The very front was styled into a coif that dips slightly on his forehead before curling towards the back.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Mar. 2022
  • The wavy coif and puffy jowls of the father disguised as a matronly housekeeper.
    — Madalyn Amato, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2022
  • But these days 44-year-old Extra host’s slicked back coif hits new heights in a different way.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Imagine the Aqua Net in your coif meeting the black netting of the headrests.
    — Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Adebayo has trimmed back his coif since the playoffs, but makes not guarantees going forward.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 3 July 2021
  • To balance out her colorful coif, the actress went with barely-there makeup.
    — Wendy Sy, Allure, 9 Apr. 2018
  • As with most styles in TB’s collection—as well as the man’s own coif—this one’s cut pretty high and tight.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2023
  • In addition to their mod coifs, the males had blood-red eyes, which were visible even without binoculars.
    — Dave Taft, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Her visible eyebrow—the one not covered by the patch—disappeared into her coif.
    — Emma Donoghue, The Atlantic, 12 May 2020
  • Looking suave, The Mandalorian actor styled his hair in a smooth coif.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 12 Mar. 2023
  • Blending her gray hair with blonde, her new signature is short, slicked back, and just as impactful as her ’60s coifs.
    — Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Known for her bouffant coifs, Warwick’s hair has long been a part of her beauty DNA.
    — Essence, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The hair jewelry trend took off a few seasons ago, but rings, pearls and blinged out barrettes are back to spice up coifs from the run-way to reality.
    — Jennifer Ford, Essence, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Finding the right wedding hairstyles for short hair may feel like a tricky task, but there are plenty of beautiful options for brides-to-be with a cropped coif.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
  • As her radical platinum blonde dye job revealed last fall, a shapeshifting coif is often a signal for change in one's personal life.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2018
  • In Ethiopia, women don the coif for weddings and weave them into their hair to symbolize community.
    — Jennifer Ford, Essence, 5 June 2019
  • The proof is in his proclivity for gel tips or gravity-defying heights no matter what color or length his coif happens to be.
    — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, 20 July 2017
  • Black women have been donning the ancestral hairdo for centuries, but lately, we’ve been obsessed with celebrities’ cool take on the coif.
    — Jennifer Ford, Essence, 13 Nov. 2019
  • Bill Murray is talking about the arduousness of this press trip with the wild coif of a man who hasn’t gotten much post–premiere party sleep.
    — Anna Peele, GQ, 23 Mar. 2018
  • His slicked-back, Elvis-style coif, jeans, and tattooed muscles were a homage to America’s rockabilly scene.
    — Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2017
  • Their procession was resplendent, as was Queen Ginny’s escort’s coif, which rose like a silver phoenix as the two walked along the dance floor.
    — al, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Steele, 53, who sports a graying coif and tailored suits with cuff links, has said little publicly since he was identified more than a year ago as the author of the dossier.
    — Tom Hamburger, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Patrick also shared a snap of himself and his wife at the event, and his caption leads us to believe that Jillian is responsible for her husband's white-blonde coif.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2022

coif

2 of 2 verb
  • Her hair was coiffed in a bob with fringe to frame her face.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • There are wigs to coif, dresses to steam and parties to attend.
    — Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
  • When done coiffing your face, use it in the shower to groom everything else.
    — Jason Diamond, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2018
  • He's perfectly coiffed in a suit, and a pipe rests on the corner of his lips.
    — Ben Panko, Smithsonian, 29 Sep. 2017
  • Take your girl's curls from a unruly to a bit more orderly and coiffed with this adorable look.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Her signature choppy bob was coiffed and tousled to one side.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 May 2025
  • Nash’s hair, styled by Theo Barrett, was coiffed with subtle curls.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Her hair was coiffed with a middle part and mod-inspired flipped ends for a playful bob effect.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
  • As for her glam, the actress’ sleek bob was coiffed to the side by Tym Wallace.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 30 June 2024
  • Yeoh accessorized with a bold statement necklace with her hair coiffed in a pixie cut.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
  • His hair is flawlessly coiffed, his beard and mustache so precisely trimmed that not one hair is out of place.
    — Jamie Lisanti, SI.com, 13 July 2017
  • Zegler’s hair was coifed by Clayton Hawkins, with wisps of her raven black tresses to frame her face.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Her pixie cut hair was coiffed with soft waves and her makeup included glam staples like bold smokey eyes and a glossy lip to boot.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Princess Charlene accessorized her look with pearls, and her hair was coiffed with a slight side part and wisps of hair to frame her face.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
  • Her hair was coiffed by Bobby Eliot with makeup by Zoë Taylor.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
  • Swift’s hair was coiffed in a half-up, half-down style with fringe to frame her face by Jemma Muradian.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
  • Her hair was coiffed into a tight chignon with a sleek design to omit any fly-aways by hairstylist Dayaruci.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Her hair was coiffed in a futuristic style by stylist Marcus Francis.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
  • The actress’ hair, coiffed by stylist Dayaruci, was styled with a side part and worn straight and down past Ha’s shoulders.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Wives have time, they are coiffed with huge hairspray locks, and petticoated skirts, and kids are watching TV.
    — Nicole Sperling, GQ, 14 Sep. 2017
  • Behind every good hair day is an arsenal of hair products designed to coif, curl, and condition your hair into tip-top shape.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, harpersbazaar.com, 16 May 2023
  • The actress’ hair was coiffed and pulled back with icy blond wisps to frame her face courtesy of hairstylist Rena Calhoun.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
  • The actress went minimal with accessories, save for a pair of statement earrings, and her blond bob was coiffed with natural waves.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Hairstylist Justin Revenge coiffed Biles’ hair with a middle part and flowing waves.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The actress’ hair was coiffed into a classic tight chignon, featuring an asymmetrical hairline to frame her face.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Her hair was coiffed by stylist Jacob Schwartz into a slick tight bun, with makeup by Nadia Tayeh.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
  • Elba’s pixie cut hair was coiffed by James Catalano, featuring her baby bangs framing her face.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Related Articles The actress’ blond tresses were styled with a side part and coiffed with long, flowing beach waves.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
  • More specialized professions emerged, including that of the hairdresser, who would visit women in their homes to cut and coif their hair.
    — Marc Bain, Quartz, 27 Apr. 2020
  • Hairstylist Lona Maria Vigi coiffed Witherspoon’s hair with a side part worn straight.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

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