person getting haircut: medium skin tone
Unicode: 1F487 1F3FD
Description
A person getting a haircut, specifically depicted with medium skin tone. The emoji shows a head in profile, often with scissors and a comb.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral or functional. Primarily conveys an action (getting a haircut) rather than an emotion, though it can imply satisfaction or anticipation related to a new look.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010) as 'Haircut'. The skin tone modifier (1F3FD for medium skin tone) was added as part of Unicode 8.0 (2015) to allow for greater diversity in representation.
Usage Examples
- Indicating an appointment: 'Got my haircut appointment today 💇🏽♀️'
- Showing off a new look: 'Fresh cut feeling good! 💇🏽♂️'
- Discussing hair styling: 'Thinking about a new look, maybe a bob? 💇🏽♀️'
- General personal care: 'Time for some self-care 💇🏽'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to indicate an appointment at a salon or barbershop, talking about hair styling, or a fresh new look.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with beauty routines, personal care, or preparing for a special event.