person getting massage
Unicode: 1F486
Description
A woman with dark hair, typically depicted with one hand raised to her face, often suggesting a pampering or beautifying action. It resembles someone getting a massage or a facial.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents self-care, relaxation, beauty treatments, spa day, or getting pampered.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It depicts a common beauty and wellness service, the facial massage, and is part of a set of emojis representing people engaged in various activities or professions.
Usage Examples
- Having a spa day: 'Time for some self-love! 💆♀️'
- Getting a facial: 'My skin feels so refreshed after my facial! 💆♀️'
- Relaxing at home: 'Just chilling and pampering myself. 💆♀️'
- Talking about beauty routines: 'My evening skincare routine includes a good massage. 💆♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote pampering, spa treatments, self-care routines, or a general feeling of luxury and relaxation.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with beauty salons, skincare, and personal grooming. Can also imply a day of relaxation.