hair·do

[hair-doo]
noun, plural hair·dos.
1.
the style in which a person's hair is cut, arranged, and worn; coiffure.
2.
the hair itself, especially when newly or elaborately arranged.
Origin:
1920–25; hair + do1

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hairdo (ˈhɛəˌduː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n , pl -dos
the arrangement of a person's hair, esp after styling and setting

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