spit curl

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

spit curl
    n 1: a spiral curl plastered on the forehead or cheek [syn:
         {spit curl}, {kiss curl}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Spit curl \Spit" curl`\
   A little lock of hair, plastered in a spiral form on the
   temple or forehead with spittle, or other adhesive substance.
   [Colloq.]
   [1913 Webster]