hairdressing

[ hair-dres-ing ]

noun

1. the act or process of cutting, combing out, doing up, or styling hair.
2. the vocation or occupation of a hairdresser.
3. a style of arranging the hair; hairdo; coiffure.
4. a preparation, as tonic, oil, pomade, or the like, applied to the hair for increased manageability.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hairdressing¹

First recorded in 1765–75; hair + dressing

Example Sentences

John McMahon, the co-owner of the hairdressing salon in Dublin, where Ms Hand worked, said she had returned to work after the incident but had struggled and resigned in May 2019.

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The judgement also involves five other policy holders, including restaurant, catering, fitness and hairdressing businesses, as well as the London International Exhibition Centre.

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Dr Dibb also said there had been an "over reliance" on the services sector in the UK economy, which includes everything from hospitality to hairdressing, and tends to invest at a lower rate.

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A T-level in hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy was due to begin in 2023, but was delayed before eventually being scrapped altogether.

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Built near the Olympic Stadium, the accommodation comprised row after row of small wooden chalets complete with running water, and the site featured a post office, newsagent, bureau de change, hairdressing salon and a restaurant.

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Related Words

• haircut
• hairstyle