Answer: earlock

AnswerCrossword Clue
EARLOCKOne hanging at a temple
earlocka curl of hair near the ear
earlocklock of hair worn in front of each ear by Hasidic and Yemenite Jewish males in accordance with the Biblical prohibition against clipping the hair at the temples. Lev. 19:27
earlocklock of hair worn near or in front of the ear