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Seeing your hairdresser as a therapist, someone you can freely confide in and gain support from.
The soothing act of having your hair done, and walking away looking and feeling good.
girl #1: "I'm so stressed over this break up."
girl #2: "All you need is some good hairapy."
hairapy by Smart Blond February 22, 2008
A catchy portmanteau of "hair" and "therapy", used in advertising Sunsilk shampoos and conditioners. Unilever Brands, distributor of Sunsilk products, actually trademarked this word.
"Sunsilk. Get Hairapy!"
hairapy by Jason L. March 31, 2007
When you get your hair done and also talk about your life. Whether it be juicy gossip or you just need to unload and tell your hairdresser about all the crazy things in your life. Not only are you getting your hair done but it's also therapy.
I had the best time getting my hair cut today and had some Hairapy with my hair dresser!
Hairapy by Mad Cow Mama April 15, 2017
Generic hair product marketing term of no significance other than to push product.
It's NOT just another shampoo, it's "hairapy". I just "heard" it on the tele!
hairapy by petitevenison October 14, 2006

Hairapist 

-noun her-uh-pist
"One who provides salon services specifically for the treatment and styling of hair while also providing methods to aid in one's psychological state/s of being."
Not only does my hairapist provide me with great advice for life but I always leave with a wonderful new hair-do, feeling great on the inside and out!
Hairapist by Southernguy_NYC September 2, 2009

hairapist 

one who cuts hair for a living, and after many years of hearing it all, and providing advice, receives an honorary PHD in therapy.
Forget cosmetology, a cosmetologist, or barber......... a hairapist describes anyone who cuts hair and has heard it all, but also gives advice.
hairapist by Iam8thWonder November 24, 2009
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
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