"hair tonic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hair tonics [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hair tonic (plural hair tonics)
  1. A liquid or gelatinous substance applied to the hair on one's head to improve its appearance in various ways. Categories (topical): Hair

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