bad hair day

1. A day when one's hair is unruly and looks unkempt. I'm wearing a hat because I'm having a bad hair day, OK? Talk about a bad hair day—what am I going to do with this unruly mop?

2. A bad day. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he must be having a bad hair day because he's screaming at everyone he sees. It's been a real bad hair day—everything has gone wrong.

See also: bad, hair

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bad hair day

a bad day in general. (As when one's inability to groom one's hair in the morning seems to color the events of the day.) I'm sorry I am so glum. This has been a real bad hair day. It's just one bad hair day after another.

See also: bad, hair

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

bad hair day

A day when one's appearance, especially one's hair, does not look attractive. For example, What have I done to upset Martha? Nothing, she's just having a bad hair day. Originating as a humorous statement, this term was soon broadened to mean simply having a bad day, that is, a day when everything seems to go wrong. [Late 1980s] Also see not one's day.

See also: bad, hair

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a bad hair day

INFORMAL

If someone is having a bad hair day, their hair does not look good, and they may feel annoyed because of this. All this fuss is because Carol is having a bad hair day. Note: This expression is usually used humorously.

See also: bad, hair

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

bad hair day

a day on which everything seems to go wrong, characterized as a day on which your hair is particularly unmanageable.

2005 Language Log I…saw the following sign: ‘We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.’ I had an image of the serving staff having a collective bad hair day and refusing to serve anyone.

See also: bad, hair

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a bad ˈhair day

(spoken, humorous) a day when everything seems to go wrong: Today is definitely a bad hair day — you know, one of those days when nothing gets done no matter how hard you try. What’s wrong — are you having a bad hair day?

This expression refers to the fact that if you think your hair looks bad, you feel that you look unattractive and nothing in the day will go right for you.

See also: bad, hair

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

bad hair day

n. a bad day in general. (Also used literally when one’s inability to do anything with one’s hair seems to color the events of the day.) I’m sorry I am so glum. This has been a real bad hair day.

See also: bad, hair

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

bad hair day

A day when everything seems to go wrong. The term originally meant merely that one’s appearance, especially one’s hair, does not look attractive. Dating from about 1980, it soon was extended to mean having a bad day. The Denver Post had it in 1994: “Soon you will notice how much less complaining you do, even on bad hair days.”

See also: bad, hair

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a bad hair day
have a bad hair day
have a bad effect
have a bad effect (on someone or something)
in (someone's) bad books
in someone's bad books
as bad as all that
be no bad thing
be no bad thing...
bad times

References in periodicals archive

As a last resort I can hide bad hair days by putting it up in a lop sided bun, but, as my nephew is lamenting, there's not much a bloke with a short cut can do, except don a hat.

MUMSAYS

EVERYONE has bad hair days, but if you want to save yourself from having such disastrous days, you can easily do so.

How to avoid bad hair days

The 27-year-old from Fenham, Newcastle, bought two pots of dreadlock wax from the US, kept one to rectify his bad hair day and placed the other for sale online.

Alex takes short cut to business after bad hair day; in association with RBS

Pupils and teachers at Newpark primary in Butler Street, Tue-brook, took part in a Mad Bad Hair Day sporting wacky and wild hair styles and giving donations to the disaster fund.

Teachers stick their heads out for charity

New research from Charles Worthington reveals that the effect of having a bad hair day can impact on more than just our emotions -affecting self-confidence, dating behaviour and even work attendance.

HAIR STYLE: New research

Having a bad hair day? Never fear - join the stars in going undercover.

CELEB GOSSIP: WHAT'S HOT - THIS WEEK CELEBS ARE MOSTLY... ...WEARING VEILS; Star trends, tittle-tattle and the latest releases you must not miss

They call him the sultan of the shape-up, the master of the Number One Fade, the quick answer to the bad hair day.

The Master Clip Artist

Clarke, whose clients include Brad Pitt and Liz Hurley, will be paid to write about "how never to have a bad hair day again".

[4] It's SHOWBUZZ

LADIES there is a god, it would seem that even the Duchess of Cambridge can fall foul to the odd bad hair day.

VERDICT

16 ( ANI ): Having a bad hair day makes women angry, a new research has suggested.

Bad hair day makes women irritable and argumentative

Bad hair day? Solve your problems Katy Perry-style, by sweeping it into a stylish ponytail.

celebrity cuts

It also coincided with a fun 'bad hair day' that the school was holding.

They're all smiles for a visit from the dentist

Make sure you're using the right products It sounds simple, but products can make or break a bad hair day and these days they're advanced enough to cope with the specific needs of your hair.

Banish bad hair days; As part of a new charity campaign, Bad Hair Day Cardiff, Carl Burl, senior stylist at Vitality Platinum in the capital gives his tips on how to handle your tress distress

From untamed frizz to lank locks needing a wash, there are plenty of ways we can have a bad hair day.

Bad hair day? No BEFORE worries; TURN bad hair days into head-turning days with expert helpfinds out how... . SARAH DALE finds out how..

He was wearing a skull cap and later his father explained that he was just having a bad hair day. Similarly Aamir wearing a bandana could be a case of a bad hair day after an early morning flight," he said.

STYLE CHAMELEON IS A FASHION ICON

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释义	bad hair day bad hair day 1. A day when one's hair is unruly and looks unkempt. I'm wearing a hat because I'm having a bad hair day, OK? Talk about a bad hair day—what am I going to do with this unruly mop? 2. A bad day. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he must be having a bad hair day because he's screaming at everyone he sees. It's been a real bad hair day—everything has gone wrong. See also: bad, hair Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bad hair day a bad day in general. (As when one's inability to groom one's hair in the morning seems to color the events of the day.) I'm sorry I am so glum. This has been a real bad hair day. It's just one bad hair day after another. See also: bad, hair McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. bad hair day A day when one's appearance, especially one's hair, does not look attractive. For example, What have I done to upset Martha? Nothing, she's just having a bad hair day. Originating as a humorous statement, this term was soon broadened to mean simply having a bad day, that is, a day when everything seems to go wrong. [Late 1980s] Also see not one's day. See also: bad, hair The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a bad hair day INFORMAL If someone is having a bad hair day, their hair does not look good, and they may feel annoyed because of this. All this fuss is because Carol is having a bad hair day. Note: This expression is usually used humorously. See also: bad, hair Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. bad hair day a day on which everything seems to go wrong, characterized as a day on which your hair is particularly unmanageable. 2005 Language Log I…saw the following sign: ‘We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.’ I had an image of the serving staff having a collective bad hair day and refusing to serve anyone. See also: bad, hair Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a bad ˈhair day (spoken, humorous) a day when everything seems to go wrong: Today is definitely a bad hair day — you know, one of those days when nothing gets done no matter how hard you try. What’s wrong — are you having a bad hair day? This expression refers to the fact that if you think your hair looks bad, you feel that you look unattractive and nothing in the day will go right for you. See also: bad, hair Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary bad hair day n. a bad day in general. (Also used literally when one’s inability to do anything with one’s hair seems to color the events of the day.) I’m sorry I am so glum. This has been a real bad hair day. See also: bad, hair McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions bad hair day A day when everything seems to go wrong. The term originally meant merely that one’s appearance, especially one’s hair, does not look attractive. Dating from about 1980, it soon was extended to mean having a bad day. The Denver Post had it in 1994: “Soon you will notice how much less complaining you do, even on bad hair days.” See also: bad, hair The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a bad hair day have a bad hair day have a bad effect have a bad effect (on someone or something) in (someone's) bad books in someone's bad books as bad as all that be no bad thing be no bad thing... bad times References in periodicals archive As a last resort I can hide bad hair days by putting it up in a lop sided bun, but, as my nephew is lamenting, there's not much a bloke with a short cut can do, except don a hat. MUMSAYS EVERYONE has bad hair days, but if you want to save yourself from having such disastrous days, you can easily do so. How to avoid bad hair days The 27-year-old from Fenham, Newcastle, bought two pots of dreadlock wax from the US, kept one to rectify his bad hair day and placed the other for sale online. Alex takes short cut to business after bad hair day; in association with RBS Pupils and teachers at Newpark primary in Butler Street, Tue-brook, took part in a Mad Bad Hair Day sporting wacky and wild hair styles and giving donations to the disaster fund. Teachers stick their heads out for charity New research from Charles Worthington reveals that the effect of having a bad hair day can impact on more than just our emotions -affecting self-confidence, dating behaviour and even work attendance. HAIR STYLE: New research Having a bad hair day? Never fear - join the stars in going undercover. CELEB GOSSIP: WHAT'S HOT - THIS WEEK CELEBS ARE MOSTLY... ...WEARING VEILS; Star trends, tittle-tattle and the latest releases you must not miss They call him the sultan of the shape-up, the master of the Number One Fade, the quick answer to the bad hair day. The Master Clip Artist Clarke, whose clients include Brad Pitt and Liz Hurley, will be paid to write about "how never to have a bad hair day again". [4] It's SHOWBUZZ LADIES there is a god, it would seem that even the Duchess of Cambridge can fall foul to the odd bad hair day. VERDICT 16 ( ANI ): Having a bad hair day makes women angry, a new research has suggested. Bad hair day makes women irritable and argumentative Bad hair day? Solve your problems Katy Perry-style, by sweeping it into a stylish ponytail. celebrity cuts It also coincided with a fun 'bad hair day' that the school was holding. They're all smiles for a visit from the dentist Make sure you're using the right products It sounds simple, but products can make or break a bad hair day and these days they're advanced enough to cope with the specific needs of your hair. Banish bad hair days; As part of a new charity campaign, Bad Hair Day Cardiff, Carl Burl, senior stylist at Vitality Platinum in the capital gives his tips on how to handle your tress distress From untamed frizz to lank locks needing a wash, there are plenty of ways we can have a bad hair day. Bad hair day? No BEFORE worries; TURN bad hair days into head-turning days with expert helpfinds out how... . SARAH DALE finds out how.. He was wearing a skull cap and later his father explained that he was just having a bad hair day. Similarly Aamir wearing a bandana could be a case of a bad hair day after an early morning flight," he said. STYLE CHAMELEON IS A FASHION ICON
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