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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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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
Steve is a celebrity stylist — don’t call him a hairdresser — who created the “Nicole Richie bob.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Annette Valle, a part-time hairdresser from Deltona, Fla., then earning about $300 a week, submitted a financial assistance form to the Perfect Child when she signed her daughter up in the summer of 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
He said he had come to the house to see Lord and Lady Ashton, but Lady Ashton had been at the hairdresser.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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
She said some had attended the workshops but "we didn't have an awful lot of hairdressers, which is sad".
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 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
It's the same one Valerie gave me earlier while the hairdressers created our Belle-buns, and Amber bragged about being the best at creating the perfect curl.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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