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man getting massage
Unicode: 1F486 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A man getting a haircut. Depicts a person with a short hairstyle, usually shown with a barber’s cape and scissors or a comb near their head, indicating a salon or barbershop setting.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive, or indicating personal grooming/self-care.
Backstory
This emoji sequence represents a person getting a haircut, specifically a male, combining the 'person getting haircut' emoji with a male sign. It was part of Emoji 4.0 (2016) and Unicode 9.0 (2016) based on existing components.
Usage Examples
- I'm going to the barber and getting a fresh cut 💇♂️.
- Time for a new hairstyle! 💇♂️
- Just left the salon feeling great 💇♂️
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a haircut or hairdressing service.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding, often used in contexts related to beauty salons or barbershops.