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ondulieren

to wave, permanently wave hair

verb on-doo-LEER-en Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Origin: from French 'onduler' (to undulate)

Usage Note

Ondulieren means to create waves in hair using heat or chemicals — a traditional hairdressing term for waving hair. Less common today as wellen or locken are alternatives.

Examples

"Die Friseurin ondulierte das Haar der Kundin mit dem Lockenstab."

Natural Translation

The hairdresser waved the customer's hair with the curling iron.

Literal Translation

The hairdresser waved the hair of the customer with the curling iron.

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