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hairspray

лак для волос

Meaning of hairspray

a spray used to keep a hairstyle in place

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EN-UK/ˈheəspreɪ/
EN-US/ˈhɛrspreɪ/
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hairspray with Russian translation

hairspray usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она использовала лак для волос перед вечеринкой.

She used hairspray before the party.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она держала баллончик лака для волос в сумке.

She kept the can of hairspray in her bag.

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hairspray belongs to the topic "Hair and Hairstyles". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

hairsprayлак для волос
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

hairspray synonyms

Related words worth learning together

hair lacquer
a more formal or old-fashioned term for hairspray
styling spray
a general styling product in spray form, not necessarily only for hold
finishing spray
a spray used at the end of styling to set the finished look
setting spray
a spray used to set hair in place; the term can also be used for makeup
hold spray
a spray emphasizing strong hold
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hair lacquer

a more formal or old-fashioned term for hairspray

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She bought hair lacquer for the wedding hairstyle.

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styling spray

a general styling product in spray form, not necessarily only for hold

A2Often

I sprayed styling spray before blow-drying my hair.

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finishing spray

a spray used at the end of styling to set the finished look

A2Often

Use finishing spray after styling to reduce flyaways.

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setting spray

a spray used to set hair in place; the term can also be used for makeup

A2Often

The stylist used setting spray to keep the waves in shape.

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hold spray

a spray emphasizing strong hold

A2Rarely

He used hold spray before going outside in the wind.

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hairspray meaning: what does it mean?

a spray used to keep a hairstyle in place

hairspray pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

hairspray is pronounced as /ˈheəspreɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

hairspray definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She used hairspray before the party. Translation: Она использовала лак для волос перед вечеринкой.

Is hairspray part of Hair and Hairstyles vocabulary?

Yes, hairspray (лак для волос) can be learned in the Hair and Hairstyles topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is hairspray part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, hairspray (лак для волос) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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