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beautician; hairdresser; hairstylist
A licensed professional who cuts, styles, colors, and treats hair. In Japan, beauticians work at 美容室 (beauty salons) and require a national license.
美容師に髪を切ってもらった。
I had my hair cut by a hairdresser.
姉は美容師の資格を持っている。
My older sister has a beautician's license.
人気の美容師は予約が何か月も先まで埋まっていることがある。
Popular hairstylists can be booked up months in advance.
USAGE:
In Japan, 美容師 and 理容師 (barber) are legally distinct professions with separate licenses. 美容師 work at 美容室/美容院 and traditionally serve women, while 理容師 work at 理容室/床屋 and traditionally serve men, though these gender distinctions have become less rigid.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 美容師の免許 (beautician's license)
- 美容師になる (to become a beautician)
- 担当の美容師 (one's regular hairdresser)
RELATED WORDS:
- 美容室: beauty salon
- 美容院: beauty parlor
- 理容師: barber
- 床屋: barbershop