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barbers

noun

plural of barber

as in stylists

a person who cuts and arranges hair went to the barber to get his hair cut and his beard trimmed

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Recent Examples of barbers Volunteers handed out 550 backpacks filled with school supplies, while barbers and stylists provided about 100 free haircuts. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training. — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026 Off Chattahoochee Avenue, a business park with two dozen container suites is home to hairstylists, barbers, a florist, a phlebotomist and a 3D-printing business. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 As the barbers trimmed patients’ beards, one man summed up the experience in a single word. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Yeah, there’s a shortage of good barbers out in the woods. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026 There, Walker picked up tips from her brothers who were barbers. — Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026 Aspiring barbers can now learn from industry vets, get their hours in a salon and get paid for their efforts. — Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Flanagan's family has since honored his legacy by creating a memorial scholarship to financially support aspiring barbers. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026

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stylists

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As for critics, like Rachel Tashjian, and stylists, like Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the call is coming from inside the house.

— Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Even stylists have recommended the streamlined outfit for appearing taller (a great tip for petite shoppers), and multiple celebrities have co-signed the easy-to-style combo this summer alone.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

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