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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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One hairdresser told researchers about using AI to put together promotion deals, Blandin noted.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Once, after a worker dyed her hair blonde, she rushed back to the hairdresser to make it black again, worried she would look out of place at the company, the worker said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
He worked in Munich as a hairdresser and had a child.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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
I don’t like what I see and wish I could go to a hairdresser instead of having Grammy cut my hair over the kitchen sink.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Plenty of industries, from aerospace to hairdressers, are regulated by what we call ex ante restrictions, basically the idea that if you can’t prove in advance its safe, you can’t do it or sell it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
He says Oliver would often become overwhelmed and "lash out" when hairdressers tried to cut his hair.
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
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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