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hairdresser

[hair-dres-er] / ˈhɛərˌdrɛs ər /
NOUN
hair stylist
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He worked in Munich as a hairdresser and had a child.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Genesis Ramirez, 34, a hairdresser, was looking for her nieces in the wreckage of one building.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Steve is a celebrity stylist — don’t call him a hairdresser — who created the “Nicole Richie bob.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Annette Valle, a part-time hairdresser from Deltona, Fla., then earning about $300 a week, submitted a financial assistance form to the Perfect Child when she signed her daughter up in the summer of 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

She also wanted a small British flag to fly atop her locks, but the hairdresser talked her out of it.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

The salon has been nominated for a National Diversity Award and, Caroline says, hairdressers are "thinking more about how to make their salons more neurodiverse friendly".

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

This includes restaurant workers like bartenders, wait staff and dishwashers; hospitality workers including concierges and housekeeping staff; as well as tour guides, personal trainers and hairdressers.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

She once had such a lush mane that her hairdressers complained about it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

Actors, filmmakers say, increasingly arrive on set with a dozen-strong entourage -- including makeup artists, hairdressers, stylists, gym trainers and assistants -- all billed to production.

From Barron's Dec. 22, 2025

It's the same one Valerie gave me earlier while the hairdressers created our Belle-buns, and Amber bragged about being the best at creating the perfect curl.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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