Word
hairdressing
Phoneticshair·dress·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɛɹˌdɹɛsɪŋ/
UK/hˈeədɹɛsɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the work of cutting, colouring and styling people's hair. You go to a salon for this when you want a new hairstyle.
n. the occupation or practice of cutting, colouring and styling hair in a salon setting. Covers both the commercial trade and the set of skills involved.
Examples
“She studies hairdressing at the local college.”
“He booked a hairdressing appointment before the wedding to trim and style his hair.”
“After a decade in hairdressing, she opened her own salon where she trains apprentices in cutting and colouring techniques.”
Examples
simple
“She studies hairdressing at the local college.”
contextual
“He booked a hairdressing appointment before the wedding to trim and style his hair.”
complex
“After a decade in hairdressing, she opened her own salon where she trains apprentices in cutting and colouring techniques.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “hairdressing” in context.
Verb
01. learn hairdressing
“I want to learn hairdressing so I can work in a salon.”
verb + noun
02. study hairdressing
“She decided to study hairdressing after leaving school.”
verb + noun
03. teach hairdressing
“Mrs Brown teaches hairdressing at the local college.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. creative hairdressing
“He loves creative hairdressing with bright colours and new styles.”
adj + noun
05. mobile hairdressing
“My aunt runs a mobile hairdressing business and visits clients at home.”
adj + noun
06. professional hairdressing
“She pays for professional hairdressing before every wedding.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. hairdressing career
“She dreams of a successful hairdressing career in London.”
noun + noun
08. hairdressing course
“He finished a six-month hairdressing course last year.”
noun + noun
09. hairdressing salon
“She booked an appointment at the local hairdressing salon.”
noun + noun
10. book a hairdressing appointment
“I need to book a hairdressing appointment for Friday afternoon.”
11. offer mobile hairdressing services
“Many salons now offer mobile hairdressing services at home.”
12. study hairdressing at college
“My cousin studies hairdressing at college three days a week.”
Real-World Examples
“Photographer Jonathan Browning has been based in China since 2007, and his latest work shows staff at High Street favourite Wenfeng being trained in the art of hairdressing and beauty treatments.” Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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