The person getting haircut emoji is the universal signal for “new hair, who dis?” Whether you’re announcing a dramatic chop, posting the classic post-salon selfie, or threatening to DIY bangs at 2 a.m., this one delivers instant makeover energy. People use it for glow-up moments, breakup haircuts, the “I only said a trim” saga, and even as a cheeky shorthand for “cut it out” in texts. It also shows up in memes about quarantine hair disasters and the eternal battle between what you asked for vs. what you got.
On Apple/iOS, you’ll spot a front-facing person wearing a purple salon cape with a calm, slightly pleased expression, while a silver/gray pair of scissors hovers near their hair—like an offscreen stylist is mid-snip by the ear. The look is clean and glossy, with smooth shading and that instantly recognizable Apple polish. It pairs beautifully with ✂️, 💈, ✨, and 📸 to telegraph a fresh fade, the big chop, or that “stepped out the salon feeling 10/10” vibe. Expect it in flirty “you’d look good with bangs” DMs, sarcastic “please trim that drama” replies, and celebratory “new era unlocked” captions.
Definition
A woman who is going to get a haircut. Compliment her on her new look!
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji was part of the proprietary / non-standardized emoji set first introduced by Japanese carriers like Softbank. These emojis became part of the Apple iPhone starting in iOS 2.2 as an unlockable feature on handsets sold in English speaking countries.
In iOS 5 / OSX 10.7, the underlying code that the Apple OS generates for this emoji was changed.
