as in stylists
a person who cuts and arranges hair
she recommended her hairdresser to a friend who wanted to get a perm
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Recent Examples of hairdressers
Domestic violence training for cosmetologists Licensed hairdressers, nail technicians, barbers and other cosmetologists in Maryland will now be required to complete a one-hour domestic violence awareness training to renew their professional licenses.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Price rises can be more apparent than real, as cafe and hairdressers may put off printing new menus and price lists ahead of the change, so that increases are only delayed, not caused by the euro.
—Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
The story of Gaze of the Flamingo is inspired by the writer-director’s own life experience growing up in the suburbs of Chile’s capital, Santiago, where his family rented a little hair salon and hired gay hairdressers.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Antoinette’s court was crowded with hairdressers, dressmakers and milliners, all working to create the lavish styles that defined the late 18th-century French fashion scene.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
Price rises can be more apparent than real, as cafe and hairdressers may put off printing new menus and price lists ahead of the change, so that increases are only delayed, not caused by the euro.
—Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
The story of Gaze of the Flamingo is inspired by the writer-director’s own life experience growing up in the suburbs of Chile’s capital, Santiago, where his family rented a little hair salon and hired gay hairdressers.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025
Antoinette’s court was crowded with hairdressers, dressmakers and milliners, all working to create the lavish styles that defined the late 18th-century French fashion scene.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairdressers
Noun
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Katsanevas and her husband started their careers as hair stylists before opening Lunatics Fringe.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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From delving into textile heritage in India to learning about sustainable design in Copenhagen, here are sought-after trips stylists are offering—and why travelers are ditching classic destinations for further afield.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The idea is that owners of businesses are above accepting tips, which are for underpaid workers, including barbers.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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The skyway-level business ecosystem that emerged during the 1980s was one of lunch counters and copy shops and services like shoe-shiners, tailors, barbers, jewelers and others looking to be convenient errands, not weekend shopping destinations.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Hairdressers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdressers. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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