美容師
Meanings
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beautician; hairdresser; hair stylist
A licensed professional who cuts, styles, and treats hair; may also provide makeup and skincare services. The term is gender-neutral.
She is attending a vocational school to become a hairdresser.
That hair stylist has a reputation for being good at cutting hair.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が美容師になるto become a hairdresser
She became a hairdresser after graduating from high school.
- 美容師の免許を取るto get a hairdresser's license
You need to attend a vocational school to get a hairdresser's license.
- 〈人〉に髪を切ってもらうto have one's hair cut by someone (a hairdresser)
I always have my hair cut by the same hairdresser.
- 美容師として働くto work as a hairdresser
He works as a hairdresser at a salon in the city.