noun

hairdressing

noun

The trade or skill of cutting, coloring, and styling hair.

"She studied hairdressing at college before opening her own salon."

How to Use Hairdressing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe profession or craft of styling hair.

Common pairings

a hairdressing course a hairdressing salon

hairdressings plural

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Formed from "hair" and "dressing," in the sense of arranging or preparing.

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