fore head

The forehead is the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline. Most humans have smooth foreheads without hair, though some cultures and individuals display different amounts of visible forehead depending on hairstyles and baldness. A common joke for a man with a receding hairline is that his forehead has become a five-head.

The forehead is typically one of the first areas showing facial expressions—furrows appear during concentration, and the forehead rises during surprise. In beauty standards, forehead proportions affect perceived facial attractiveness. Different hairstyles reveal or conceal foreheads strategically—bangs hide large foreheads while swept-back styles emphasize them.