hairdressing

[ hair-dres-ing ]

/ ˈhɛərˌdrɛs ɪŋ /

the act or process of cutting, combing out, doing up, or styling hair.

the vocation or occupation of a hairdresser.

a style of arranging the hair; hairdo; coiffure.

a preparation, as tonic, oil, pomade, or the like, applied to the hair for increased manageability.

RELATED WORDS

First recorded in 1765–75; hair + dressing

The stylist said he was thrilled to be honored for “services to hairdressing” but seemed shaken by the negative reaction.
God Save the Comb Over: David Cameron Rewards His Hairdresser with a National Honor|Nico Hines|January 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nevertheless he had found time to visit a hairdressing saloon, for he prided himself upon the nicety of his personal appearance.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
She copied her frocks, her manners, and her style of hairdressing, and offered up much incense before the altar of fashion.
A Fortunate Term|Angela Brazil
I noticed the same rule prevailed in merchandise, hairdressing, and all kinds of business.
A California Girl|Edward Eldridge

The pompadour mode of hairdressing also holds good with the girl whose eyes are set too high.
The Woman Beautiful|Helen Follett Stevans
To nearly all women the plainer the mode of hairdressing the more becoming it is.
The Woman Beautiful|Helen Follett Stevans