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hairdresser

[hair-dres-er] / ˈhɛərˌdrɛs ər /
NOUN
hair stylist
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Police are appealing for anyone who knew a Polish hairdresser to get in touch - six months after she was last seen alive.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

After a difficult divorce and years of hard work as a hairdresser and single mother, Bang told AFP that "at this age, there is nothing harder than being hurt by people".

From Barron's Jun. 11, 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

Victims alerted authorities after spotting her working openly as a hairdresser in an upscale neighborhood in central Damascus, where she posted photos of her hairstyles online.

From Slate May 27, 2026

"Get me an appointment with your hairdresser this instant for a hair-dyeing job! Tell them it's an emergency! They've got to boot someone else off their list! I'm going upstairs to wash it now!"

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

Seven-year-old Alex, who is autistic, dreaded a trip to the hairdressers, "shaking and jerking" whenever he needed a trim and fearing the noisy environment of chatter and dryers.

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

Employees and self-employed workers may deduct qualified tips they received in jobs that the IRS deems as “customarily and regularly receiving tips,” ranging from parking and valet attendants to hairdressers to plumbers.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 5, 2026

I grab two giant alligator clamps that I’ve seen the tech guys wearing on their shorts, kinda like hairdressers with their hair clips.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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