hair-do

A woman admires her new hair-do in the mirror.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A style of arranging hair: "hair-do" refers to a particular way in which hair, especially a woman's hair, is styled, cut, or arranged, often for a special occasion or as a daily fashion choice.

Usage Examples

• (A specific arrangement of hair, such as an updo or curls, for a formal event.)
• (The style of her hair after being cut or arranged.)
• (The finished result of hair styling work.)

Advanced Usage

• "to have a hair-do": to have one's hair styled, usually by a professional.
  • She went to the salon to have a hair-do for the party. (She had her hair styled by a hairdresser.)
• "a hair-do gone wrong": a hairstyle that turns out poorly or unattractively.
  • His attempt at a new hair-do was a disaster. (The style he tried to create was unsuccessful.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hairdo (n): a common alternative spelling, meaning the same thing.
  • Her hairdo was the talk of the office. (Her hairstyle attracted attention.)
• Hairstyle (n): a broader term for any way of arranging hair, including cuts and colours.
  • She changed her hairstyle to a bob. (She adopted a new cut.)
• Haircut (n): specifically the act of cutting hair or the resulting shorter style.
  • He got a haircut before the interview. (He had his hair trimmed.)

Synonyms

• Hairstyle: a general term for the way hair is arranged.
• Coiffure: a more formal or French-influenced term for a hairstyle, often elaborate.
  • Her coiffure was adorned with flowers. (Her hairstyle was decorated.)
• 'Do: an informal abbreviation of "hair-do".
  • I love your new 'do! (I love your new hairstyle.)

Related Idioms

• "to have a bad hair day": a day when one's hair looks unattractive or is difficult to manage; often used figuratively for a generally bad day.
  • She was in a bad mood because she had a bad hair day. (Her hair looked messy, affecting her mood.)