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a person whose business is cutting, curling, colouring and arranging hair, esp that of women
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a hairdresser's establishment
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Genesis Ramirez, 34, a hairdresser, was looking for her nieces in the wreckage of one building.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
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
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
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
As well as the cafe, Tarves features businesses such as a pub, a local shop, a chemist, and hairdressers.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 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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