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coiffeuse

noun

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as in coiffeur

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  1. coiffeur
  2. beautician
  3. cosmetologist
Noun
  • If all that counts is inward essence, what the hell were those teams of makeup artists, coiffeurs, and cinematographers employed by the major studios, in the golden age, doing all day?
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The French may champion a makeup-free look, but their tousled tresses aren’t so effortless — French coiffeurs have mastered the art of achieving perfectly imperfect hair.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
Definition of coiffeur
Noun
  • The pic follows a young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, who finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For her wedding attire, McCord wore two gowns by Beverly Hills designer Mark Zunino and was styled by celebrity beautician René Horsch, according to People.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautician
Noun
  • For aspiring cosmetologists and estheticians, choosing a school is about more than finding a path to licensure.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Then there was Shyvonne McCain, a cosmetologist at The Village, who has worked with Washington for more than 20 years.
    — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cosmetologist
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“Coiffeuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coiffeuse. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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