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Ash blonde. a person, usually a woman, with hair that is ash blonde in colour


Auburn. (of hair) red-brown in colour


Backcomb. backcomb something to comb your hair in the opposite direction to the way it grows so that it looks thicker


Bang. the front part of somebody’s hair that is cut so that it hangs over their forehead

She blew her bangs out of her face.


Balm. a liquid, cream, etc. that has a pleasant smell and is used to make wounds less painful or skin softer

He used a skin balm after shaving.

SEE ALSO lip balm


Beam. a wide and happy smile

a beam of satisfaction


Beanpole. a tall thin person


Beauteous. (literary) ​beautiful


Beauty school. a place that trains people to cut hair, take care of nails, etc. as a job

She’s going to beauty school to become a hair stylist.


Beehive. a hairstyle popular in the 1960s, in which the hair is piled on top of the head in a high round shape


Beer belly. a very fat stomach, especially one caused by drinking a lot of beer over a long period


Bewitching. so beautiful or interesting that you cannot think about anything else

a bewitching girl/smile


Bingo wings. long folds of loose skin and fat that hang down from the upper arms, especially of older people 


STORY

In a quaint town nestled by the countryside, there lived a young woman named Clara with ash blonde hair that cascaded like silk down her back. She was known for her beauteous appearance, her hair shimmering in the sunlight, a gentle contrast to her vibrant, auburn eyes.

Clara dreamt of becoming a hairstylist and enrolled in a beauty school, eager to learn the art of haircare and styling. Her ambition was evident in her eyes, which would beam with satisfaction whenever she practiced intricate braids or mastered a new technique.

As she delved into her studies, Clara learned the art of backcombing, creating voluminous hairstyles that transformed her clients' hair into luscious waves and glamorous styles. She found joy in crafting elegant updos and perfecting the art of shaping bangs, skillfully blowing them away from her clients' faces.

One day, Clara encountered Mrs. Thompson, an elderly woman in the town who reminisced about the bygone era of the 1960s and the iconic beehive hairstyle. Mrs. Thompson's eyes twinkled with nostalgia as she described the elegance of the elaborate coif. Intrigued by the description, Clara decided to recreate the classic beehive style for a local event.

With meticulous care, Clara styled Mrs. Thompson's hair into a towering beehive, evoking the glamour of the past. The townspeople marveled at Mrs. Thompson's transformation, astonished by Clara's bewitching ability to recreate a vintage hairstyle with such finesse.

Clara's reputation as a talented hairstylist grew, and soon, people traveled from neighboring towns to seek her expertise. She crafted sophisticated cuts, expertly handled hair balms to add shine, and transformed beanpole-like hair into graceful, flowing locks.

However, amidst her success, Clara noticed some clients struggling with their self-esteem, particularly those with bingo wings or beer bellies. She aimed to make everyone feel beautiful and confident, using her hairstyling skills to highlight their best features and uplift their spirits.

In her small beauty salon, Clara wasn't just a hairstylist; she was a beacon of empowerment, using her skills to bring out the inner beauty in everyone who walked through her door. Her passion for hairstyling went beyond aesthetics; it was a means to make people feel seen, valued, and, above all, confident in their own skin.

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