Haircutting

/ˈhɛɹkʌtɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act or profession of cutting and styling hair; the process or business of providing haircuts.

Etymology

Present participle of 'haircut,' formed as a gerund by adding '-ing' to the verb 'cut' within the compound noun context.

Kelly Says

Haircutting became more than just practical—in the 20th century it became an art form and status symbol, with expensive salons and celebrity stylists making it a major cultural industry.

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