Hiuskorona

Hiuskorona is a Finnish term that translates to "hair crown" in English. It refers to the crown-like region of hair on the top of the head, particularly the area around the vertex where hair often forms volume or a circular frame around the face. The concept is commonly discussed in everyday language, beauty writing, and hairstyling guides rather than in formal anatomy.

Etymology: The word combines hius (hair) and korona (crown).

Usage: In styling discussions, descriptions of hiuskorona appear when talking about giving lift at the crown, balancing facial features, or creating a halo effect with updos, braids, or blow-dried volume.

Medical and scientific context: Hiuskorona is not a standardized anatomical term. In English-language anatomy, the similar area is referred to as the crown or vertex of the scalp, and terms like "crown region" are used. In dermatology or anthropology, researchers may discuss hair growth patterns or hair whorls on the crown, but "hiuskorona" remains a non-technical Finnish label.

See also: Crown of the head, vertex, hair whorl, coiffure.