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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
He said she worked occasionally as a remote hairdresser.
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
“Girl, you need a professional,” the hairdresser said as she reapplied another relaxer.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Seven-year-old Alex, who is autistic, dreaded a trip to the hairdressers, "shaking and jerking" whenever he needed a trim and fearing the noisy environment of chatter and dryers.
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
She once had such a lush mane that her hairdressers complained about it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
I haven’t known there are such things as pageboys and hairdressers.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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