man getting haircut
Unicode: 1F487 200D 2642 FE0F
Description
A man getting a haircut at a barbershop. He is usually depicted from the waist up, with hair being cut and often soap or a towel around his neck. The barber's hands are often visible.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive. Represents personal care, grooming, or a visit to a barbershop.
Backstory
This emoji was originally part of the Unicode 6.0 standard in 2010 as 'Haircut'. The male gender diverse version (man getting haircut) was added in Unicode 4.0 in 2003, and the man getting haircut specifically (U+1F487 U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F) was likely a later combination to specify the gender of the person receiving the haircut, aligning with gender-specific emojis for professions and activities.
Usage Examples
- I need a fresh cut. 💇♂️
- Time for my barbershop appointment. 💇♂️
- Just got a new haircut, feeling good! 💇♂️
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a standard haircut for men.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding, represents male grooming and beauty services.