What is the hair at the back called? ——From hairstyle terminology to analysis of recent hot topics
Have you ever been confused by hairstyle names? Especially the hair on the back of the head, should it be called "back hair" or "hair on the back of the head" or a professional term? This article will combine the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days to reveal the secret knowledge of hair cooling, and attach structured data.
1. Analysis of professional terms

According to hairdressing industry standards, hair on different areas of the head has specific names:
| area | Professional name | Commonly known as |
|---|---|---|
| middle hindbrain | occipital area hair | hair on back of head |
| nape of neck | neck hairline | Hair tail/hair foot |
| Both sides and rear | Lateral hair area | Sideburn extension area |
2. Hot hair topics on the Internet (6.10-6.20)
Recent hot search data captured through public opinion monitoring tools show:
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Related hairstyles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Actress mullet head flipped over | 320 million | Neck hairline layered cut |
| 2 | Wolf tail hairstyle tutorial for boys | 280 million | Hair extensions on the back of the head |
| 3 | pixie cut | 190 million | Occipital area thinning technology |
| 4 | Protect your rights by dyeing your hair and fading quickly | 150 million | Involves hair care |
3. Back of the head care tips recommended by hairstylists
Combined with TikTok’s most popular hairdressing instructional video, three key points are summarized:
| problem area | FAQ | solution |
|---|---|---|
| neck hairline | bifurcation break | Monthly 0.5cm trim + keratin treatment |
| occipital area | Flat collapse | Reverse root blow-dry + textured perm |
| Lateral hair area | Unnatural connection | Gradient pruning |
4. Interesting stories about cultural differences
Different regions have different names for the hair on the back of the head:
| area | title | cultural background |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | えりあし | Traditional kimono neckline with exposed hair |
| United Kingdom | Nape hair | A term derived from Victorian hairstyles |
| Taiwan, China | tail of hair | The evolution of "back hair" in Hokkien language |
5. Expert advice
Well-known hairstylist Lucas Wang reminds:"The hair on the back of the head is the key to a three-dimensional hairstyle. It is recommended to adjust the layers according to the head shape every 3 months to avoid the 'pot head' effect."Recently, the video "Secrets to a Fluffy Back of the Head" released by him on Douyin has received over 2 million likes. The main techniques include:
1. When shampooing, focus on massaging the occipital area.
2. Use a cylindrical curling iron to create curvature
3. Keep a spraying distance of 20cm when styling the hairspray
Through the systematic review of this article, I believe you will have a new understanding of "hair at the back". The next time you get a haircut, you might as well communicate with your hairstylist in professional terms to create a more precise ideal hairstyle!
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