tender-headed

having a sensitive scalp that is easily irritated during hair-styling procedures. Chiefly used among African-Americans, the term has existed for at least a century.

She was so tender-headed, her mom used to give her ibuprofen before she did her hair.

by hairdoer October 19, 2010

Tender Headed

Having a low tolerance for pain, especially when one's hair is being braided.

"I love getting my hair braided but I'm so tender headed that I can barely sit through it."

"My daughter is so tender headed. She cries whenever I braid her hair in the morning."

by Lapin Noir February 8, 2012

tender head

something fake and people make it up to get attension

omg i have tender head you cant do my hair!!!!

by quckster December 4, 2015