what is a widows peak

A widows peak is a type of hairline that forms a V-shape in the center of the forehead. It is a genetic physical trait that tends to run in families. The depth and width of the V can vary from person to person, and it can be high on the sides, with a lower point in the center. The term "widow's peak" may have originated from 18th-century England, where newly widowed women would often wear a distinctive black hood in the shape of a triangle, with the point ending in the center of the forehead. Despite a few persistent myths, a widow's peak is nothing more than a type of hairline. It is often confused with a receding hairline, which is something that occurs over time, typically with older age, while a widow's peak is something you are born with.