as in stylist
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 hairdresser
One reviewer who’s been a hairdresser for 45 years took a chance on it for a trip to Alaska.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
Then in the closet and married to a man, King was secretly involved with her hairdresser Marilyn Barnett, played in the film by Andrea Louise Riseborough.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
The chartered plane was carrying Aaliyah and eight others, including the singer’s hairdresser, bodyguard, a record executive and the plane’s pilot, per The New York Times.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately for the 29-year-old (and his hairdresser, used to consistent appointments), the team never accomplished that feat.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
Then in the closet and married to a man, King was secretly involved with her hairdresser Marilyn Barnett, played in the film by Andrea Louise Riseborough.
—Ana Osorno, Them., 26 Aug. 2025
The chartered plane was carrying Aaliyah and eight others, including the singer’s hairdresser, bodyguard, a record executive and the plane’s pilot, per The New York Times.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Unfortunately for the 29-year-old (and his hairdresser, used to consistent appointments), the team never accomplished that feat.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairdresser
Noun
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Curated by stylist Britt McCamey, Tung’s look also included Frank Darling custom rings and jewelry pieces for her minimalist accessories.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Below, pro stylists share their best tips for styling curls of every kind.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The merchants range from tanning salons to a gym to multiple barbers.—
Roger Huang,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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With barbers already in the family, Channon enrolled in a 10-month barber program in downtown San Diego, paying $450 in tuition.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hairdresser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairdresser. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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