woman getting massage: medium-dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F486 1F3FE 200D 2640 FE0F
Description
A person getting a haircut, specifically a woman with dark skin enjoying a haircut. The person has their eyes closed, suggesting relaxation or enjoyment.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Relaxation, self-care, beauty, pampering, feeling good.
Backstory
This emoji combines standard person getting haircut (1F486), skin tone modifier (1F3FE for moderately dark skin tone), zero width joiner (200D), female sign (2640), and variation selector (FE0F) to specifically represent a woman getting a haircut with that skin tone. The base emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), while the gender and skin tone variations became more prevalent with later Unicode updates (e.g., Unicode 4.0 for gender, Unicode 8.0 for skin tones).
Usage Examples
- Talking about getting a new hairstyle: 'Time for a fresh cut! 💇🏽♀️'
- Sharing a self-care moment: 'Salon day! Feeling refreshed. 💇🏽♀️'
- Before and after hair transformations: 'Look at this change! 💇🏽♀️'
- Suggesting a haircut to someone: 'Maybe a new look? 💇🏽♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with beauty routines, personal grooming, and self-care. Can signify a trip to the salon for a fresh look.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with beauty and personal care; also sometimes used playfully to signify a dramatic change in appearance.