hairdressing
noun/ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #18,032 most common English word
Meaning
The occupation or skill of cutting, styling, and treating hair.
Example sentence
She decided to pursue hairdressing as her career after graduating from beauty school.
Synonyms & related words
- styling
- barbering
- cosmetology
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