noun
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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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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
In Camagüey, in central Cuba, Irina Fals, a hairdresser, belongs to a WhatsApp group with Ávila for mothers with children who have cystic fibrosis, where they share tips and experiences.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Kaira’s hairdresser, Rosemary, walked into the bedroom and screamed.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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