Plaited locks of hair (8)

I believe the answer is:

pigtails

(Other definitions for pigtails that I've seen before include "Plaited ropes of hair at back of head" , "Queues" , "Plaited hair style" , "Plaits of braided hair" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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