hairdo
/ˈhɛrˌdu/
NOUN
1. A hairstyle
A particular arrangement, design, or style of a person's hair, created by cutting, shaping, curling, braiding, or otherwise arranging it.
1.1. A particular arrangement or style of hair
The overall appearance or arrangement of hair, including styles created through cutting, curling, braiding, or styling.
Synonyms
- coiffure
- hairstyle
- do
Examples
- She decided to try a new hairdo for the special occasion, opting for elegant curls.
- The bride's intricate hairdo complemented her wedding gown perfectly.
- With a few pins and some hairspray, she created a beautiful hairdo for the party.
Related Words
1.2. Specific styles and arrangements
Recognizable hair designs formed by arranging, cutting, or shaping hair into distinctive styles, such as buns, braids, twists, or short cuts.
Synonyms
- French twist
- Mohawk
- beehive
- big hair
- bob
- braid
- bun
- buzz cut
- chignon
- comb-over
- conk
- crew cut
- crop
- ducktail
- fade
- pageboy
- perm
- permanent
- pigtail
- plait
- pompadour
- ponytail
- pug
- queue
- roach
- shag
- shingle
- updo
- upsweep
Examples
- A classic bun is a timeless hairdo suitable for formal events and everyday wear.
- His signature Mohawk hairdo became a symbol of his unique style.
- She chose an elegant French twist for the evening celebration.
Related Words
- afro
- blow dry
- bouffant
- brushcut
- dreadlocks
- feather cut
- flattop
- flip
- horse tail
- pixie
- razor cut
NOUN
2. A haircut
The style or shape produced by cutting a person's hair.
2.1. A cut or trim that creates a hairstyle
A particular shape or appearance given to hair through cutting or trimming, sometimes combined with styling.
Synonyms
Examples
- His new hairdo was a neat cut with shorter sides.
- She requested a simple trim to refresh her hairdo.
- The stylist suggested a haircut that would give her hairdo more volume.
Related Words
- shingling
- trimming
- hairdressing