groomers

Dog spa workers

Groomers are people who groom—usually professionals who cut and style hair or fur.

Dog groomers and horse groomers keep animals clean and presentable.

In recent usage, groomer has become a charged accusation for adults who cultivate inappropriate relationships with children, building trust to manipulate or sexually abuse them.

The term has expanded politically to accuse anyone perceived as exposing children to sexual content or gender ideology: They called the teacher a groomer for discussing LGBT topics.

salon

hairdresser

Professional who styles locks

coiffeur · haircut · blowout · highlights · updo · layering · texturizing · scissors · shears · undercut

pets

brush

Bristled cleaning tool

nail clippers · blow dryer · detangler · ear cleaner · thinning shears · pet wipes · flea treatment · toothbrush · scissors · deshedding

equestrian

stable hand

Equine caretaker at barn

tail · braiding · clipping · horse brush · body brush · farrier · turnout

beauty

aesthetician

Skincare treatment specialist

skincare · waxing · threading · manicurist · pedicurist · exfoliate · moisturizer · facial · cleanser · serum

Categories
Opposites
pet care role

groomersveterinarians

Medical professionals treating animals

vets · veterinary surgeons

care state of animal

groomersabusers

Those who harm others

PREDATORY BEHAVIOR (child safety context)

groomersprotectors

Those who guard others

guardians · defenders · mandated reporters · child protective services · watchdogs

Phrases
Family

groomed, groomer

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13