why is a cowlick called a cowlick
A cowlick -- also pronounced calic in some US regions(I.e. Toledoans)- is a section of hair that stands straight up or lies at an angle at odds with the style in which the rest of an individual's hair is worn. Cowlicks appear when the growth direction of the hair forms a spiral pattern.any people find cowlicks irritating as they often conflict with the desired hairstyle. There are several ways to tame an unruly cowlick. For most people, a combination of the right hairstyle, length, product used, and styling technique can overcome the appearance.