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coiffeuse

coiffeuse

9.9
A woman who cuts and styles hair in a salon
  • noun
  • /kwɑːfˈɜːz/
  • Archaic
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  • As a skilled coiffeuse, she styled the bride’s hair with intricate braids and curls.

Examples

  • The famous actress booked an appointment with her personal coiffeuse before the gala.

  • The coiffeuse styled my hair beautifully.

  • The French coiffeuse opened a chic new salon in the city center.

  • Many coiffeuses work in this salon.

  • After her appointment, the coiffeuse styled her hair beautifully for the wedding.

  • The coiffeuse recommended a new haircut that would suit her face shape.

  • She went to the coiffeuse to get her hair ready for the party.

Synonyms

hairdresser
vscoiffeuse
71 1.0

A person who cuts and styles hair

is specifically female rather than a gender neutral term used
hairstylist
vscoiffeuse
12 2.1

A person who cuts and styles hair to make it look nice

is specifically female rather than a gender neutral term for the role
haircutter
vscoiffeuse
1 1.8

A person who cuts other people's hair for a living

includes styling and dressing hair as well as cutting in salons
styler
vscoiffeuse
5.8

A person who cuts and shapes hair as a job

is specifically female rather than a gender neutral label for professionals

Surface Forms

coiffeuse singular
coiffeuses plural

Etymology

Coiffeuse comes from the French verb coiffer ('to do or style hair') and from coiffe ('cap' or 'head covering'). The ending -euse shows a woman, so a coiffeuse is a woman who 'does the head', which is why it means a female hairdresser.