haircaren.
/ˈhɛːkɛː/, U.S. /ˈhɛrˌkɛr/ Care for the general condition and health of the hair; frequently attributive. Also (occasionally): a product designed to protect or improve the condition or appearance of the hair; such products collectively.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > [noun]
busk1516
barbery1540
dressing1557
buskinga1568
barbering1660
hairdressing1771
haircare1935
hair-styling1936
the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > preparations used on the hair > [noun]
lye1556
lotium1595
lavature1601
wash1670
lavatory1694
hair-oil1810
marrow oil1855
hairdressing1907
haircare1935
1935 M. A. Sarnes & E. S. Sarnes Cosmetologists' Hair Care Man. Pref. p. i The Cosmetologists' Hair Care Manual is written for the student of cosmetology who desires to have at her fingertips a book of accurate information on hair curling and treatments.
1958 Life 19 May 49/2 (advt.) Not greasy like a pomade—not sticky like a ‘set’—but lusterizing like no other hair care!
1976 N. Botham & P. Donnelly Valentino xiv. 107 Vaseline, and other hair-care applications, would experience a significant sales-boost.
1984 New York 11 June 19/1 If all of America is soon to be moussed, what will the hair-care industry think of next?
1997 Your Horse Nov. 72/4 (advt.) This book covers every aspect of equine hair care including pulling and plaiting, trimming, washing, hogging and bandaging.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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