What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hairstyle worn by sailor and his colleague (5)" mean?

The definition is "his colleague". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OS (synonym="ordinary seaman") in BUN (synonym="BUN") = BOSUN; definition: "his colleague" The answer is BOSUN.

Hairstyle worn by sailor and his colleague (5)

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