Hairdresser
'hɛəˌdresər
Definitions
A person who cuts, styles, and treats hair, especially professionally.
'hɛəˌdresər
A person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair.
The hairdresser gave me a fresh new haircut.
💡 Simply: A hairdresser is like an artist for your hair! They can cut it, color it, and make it look super stylish. Like when you go to get your hair cut before a special event, that's a hairdresser's job!
👶 For kids: A hairdresser is someone who makes people's hair look nice. They cut it, brush it, and maybe put some cool colors in it!
More Examples
I need to book an appointment with my hairdresser.
The hairdresser used a special product to make my hair shiny.
How It's Used
"She went to the hairdresser to get her hair colored."
"My hairdresser always knows the best styles for my hair type."
From "hair" + "dresser." The term evolved from individuals who styled wigs and hair, especially during the 17th and 18th centuries. The practice of cutting and styling natural hair became more prevalent later.
Historically, hairdressers were primarily concerned with wigs and elaborate hairstyles, particularly among the wealthy and upper classes. This has evolved to include the care of natural hair for all.
Memory tip
Imagine a person with scissors and a comb—that's a hairdresser!
Word Origin
"A person who dresses or styles hair. The word is a compound of 'hair' and 'dresser' (one who arranges things)."