hairdo

hairdo
/hair"dooh'/, n., pl. hairdos.
1. the style in which a person's hair is cut, arranged, and worn; coiffure.
2. the hair itself, esp. when newly or elaborately arranged.
[1920-25; HAIR + DO1]

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