penteado solto; cabelo solto; penteado despenteado
1. A hairstyle where the hair is worn loose and down, rather than tied up or styled in an updo
She decided to wear her hair in a down-do for the casual party.
Ela decidiu usar o cabelo solto em um penteado descontraído para a festa casual.
2. An informal or relaxed hairstyle, often contrasted with formal updos
For everyday wear, she preferred a simple down-do style.
Para o uso diário, ela preferia um estilo de cabelo solto simples.
This term is more commonly used in beauty and fashion contexts in English-speaking countries. In Brazil, people more often describe the style descriptively (cabelo solto, penteado solto) rather than using the compound term 'down-do.' The concept represents a shift from formal, upswept styles to more casual, modern aesthetics popular in contemporary fashion and social settings.
NYC Slang
hair down; loose style
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