coiffurist

[kwah-fyoor-ist]

noun

1. a person who styles hair, especially for women.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coiffurist¹

coiffure + -ist

Example Sentences

As the scene unfolds on a soundstage in Hollywood, Shaw starts to wonder if her tresses are wet enough and whether the actor playing the stylist is touching her hair like a professional coiffurist might.

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