woman getting haircut: medium-light skin tone
Unicode: 1F487 1F3FC 200D 2640 FE0F
Description
A woman getting a haircut, with light skin tone. The woman is depicted with a bob haircut, and she gestures with scissors or a comb near her hair.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive. Represents self-care, grooming, or a visit to a salon.
Backstory
This emoji sequence combines 'Woman Getting Haircut' (1F487), 'Light Skin Tone' (1F3FC), a Zero Width Joiner (ZWJ), 'Female Sign' (2640), and a Variation Selector (FE0F). It allows for detailed representation of a woman receiving a haircut with a specific skin tone, enhancing inclusivity in emoji representation. The base emoji 'Woman Getting Haircut' was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010), and the skin tone modifier in Unicode 8.0 (2015).
Usage Examples
- Before a haircut: 'Time for a fresh look! 💇🏼♀️'
- After visiting the salon: 'Feeling great after my haircut! 💇🏼♀️'
- Talking about hair styling: 'Thinking about a new bob 💇🏼♀️'
- Scheduling an appointment: 'Booked my haircut for next week! 💇🏼♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to represent haircuts, salon visits, makeovers, or general beauty and self-care.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often associated with beauty transformation, fashion, or personal styling.