man getting massage: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F486 1F3FB 200D 2642
Description
A man getting a haircut, represented by a person with a short haircut and a barber's cape. The FEOF signifies a sequence of Unicode characters representing the full emoji.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive. Represents the action of getting a haircut or the profession of a barber/stylist.
Backstory
This emoji is a ZWJ (Zero Width Joiner) sequence combining several Unicode characters. '1F486' is 'Person Getting Haircut', '1F3FB' is 'Emoji Modifier Fitzpatrick Type-2' (light skin tone), '200D' is the 'Zero Width Joiner', and '2642' is 'Male Sign'. It was part of the emoji sequence additions to represent diverse people and activities.
Usage Examples
- Scheduling an appointment: 'I need to get 💇♂️ soon!'
- Talking about a new hairstyle: 'Just got a fresh cut 💇♂️'
- Referring to a barber: 'My barber is the best 💇♂️'
- Discussing grooming: 'Time for a trim 💇♂️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a haircut or a barber, often used in contexts related to grooming, beauty, or hair salons.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding, might be used in discussions about fashion, personal grooming, or hair services.