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A search on "cowlick cause" helped us get to the bottom of those unruly tufts of hair that refuse to cooperate. Each hair on our heads leaves its follicle at a "definite and predetermined angle." The characteristic patterns and swirls our hair forms are caused by these angles. A cowlick occurs when these hair "streams" form a spiral pattern, usually circling in a clockwise direction. Most people cursed with a cowlick or two were born with them. Occasionally, however, someone who has lost their hair due to chemotherapy or illness may find that their new head of hair is marked by the distinctive
swirl. These annoying clumps of hair can show up at any place on the head but are most commonly found at the crown (think of Alfafa from The Little Rascals). So how can you combat a stubborn cowlick? While some desperate people resort to plastic surgery or electrolysis, your best bet is to use styling products to tame those incorrigible locks of hair. Bella Online offers some helpful hints. As for the origin of the curious word, we can only speculate.
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