Ponyboy's hair, like that of the other greasers, is on the long side. It is square in the rear and long in the front and sides. He usually dresses in the Greaser uniform of blue jeans, t-shirts, leather jackets, and shoes or boots, while smoking a cigarette. Curtis also has many tattoos. On his left arm is a tattoo of a dragon with the word "danger" written below it. Under the word "danger" are three stars with the words "deadly", "feared", and "mythical" written under them. Also on his left arm is a tattoo of a skull with two crossed rifles sticking out of its head. The initials "CB" are engraved underneath the skull. On his right arm is a tattoo of a snake with its tongue hanging out. Below the snake is the word "cool". In addition to these tattoos, Curtis wears several silver rings. One ring has a black star with a white star inside it. Another ring has a red rocker on it. A third ring has a green hand reaching toward a purple hand. A fourth ring has three yellow diamonds on it. Finally, Curtis has a small scar above his right eye. He started out life as a baby boy named Charles William Brewster. His mother died when he was only six years old.