hairdressing

noun

hair·​dress·​ing ˈher-ˌdre-siŋ How to pronounce hairdressing (audio)
1
a
: the action or process of washing, cutting, curling, or arranging the hair
b
: the occupation of a hairdresser
2
: a preparation for grooming and styling the hair

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The Martinez spa boasts, as well, a fitness area, swimming lane, hammam, hairdressing and grooming. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Her knack for hairdressing revealed itself on a lark, though her creative sensibilities were clear from an early age. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025 Sophie Carbonari Studio for facials, Augustinus Bader for skin and hair care, and Marisol Paris for hairdressing are among them. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 And the customer who can’t get through a hairdressing appointment without taking a cigarette break. Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairdressing

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of hairdressing was in 1771

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“Hairdressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairdressing. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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