woman getting haircut: medium skin tone
Unicode: 1F487 1F3FD 200D 2640 FE0F
Description
A woman with short hair, usually depicted in a beauty salon or barbershop setting, indicating hairdressing or getting a haircut. The '1F3FD' signifies medium skin tone.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or related to personal grooming, beauty, and self-care. Can sometimes imply a transformation or a new look.
Backstory
This emoji combines 'Woman' (1F469), 'Person Getting Haircut' (1F487), 'Medium Skin Tone' (1F3FD), 'Zero Width Joiner' (200D), and 'Female Sign' (2640 FE0F). The base 'Person Getting Haircut' was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). The gender distinction and skin tone modifiers were added later to provide more inclusive representation.
Usage Examples
- Talking about getting a new hairstyle: 'Thinking about a new look! 💇🏽♀️'
- Sharing beauty tips: 'My favorite salon! 💇🏽♀️✨'
- Discussing self-care: 'Time for some pampering! 💇🏽♀️💅'
- Referring to a hairdresser: 'My stylist is the best 💇🏽♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used in contexts related to hair salons, beauty, makeovers, or discussion about hair. Can also be used playfully when someone is getting a 'glow-up'.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in personal blogs or social media posts about beauty routines, fashion, or preparing for events.