Definitions tagged salon in the street dictionary.
A hairstyle where naturally curly or kinky hair is aggressively straightened using heat or chemical relaxers, often resulting in a stiff, shell-like appearance.
There goes that guy with a papazo that looks like a motorcycle helmet.
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A decorative figurine or knick-knack, usually made of porcelain or ceramic, used to decorate the living room.
I am going to wash the biscuises this Saturday.
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A woman who works in a hair or beauty salon. (In the Dominican Republic, salons are central social hubs where women spend hours talking and grooming).
A salonera is usually a gossip, has a big butt, and is a total flirt.
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The intensive process of getting all glammed up or getting a full makeover for a special event, typically involving professional hair, makeup, and the use of shapewear to achieve a specific look.
Juana Arrendel got a full producción done to her hair to jump in the Pan American finals (Juana Arrendel is a famous Dominican high jumper).
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A room or bedroom (in Dominican Spanish, the r sound is often replaced by an l sound, turning cuarto into cualto).
In my house we have three cualtos.
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These are the hair rollers women use to dry their hair. (In the Dominican Republic, it is a common sight to see women wearing these around the house or at the salon to prep their hair).
Juana! Come take these rolos out of my hair!
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A quick, messy hairstyle for when there is no time to get ready, consisting of a ponytail where the rest of the hair is loosely pinned up or tied back. (In the Dominican Republic, where professional salon styling is a very common part of the beauty culture, this is the standard low-effort alternative).
I am going out tonight and do not have time to go to the salon, so I am just going to do a tururú.
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