hairstyle

noun

hair·​style ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l 

variants or less commonly hair style

plural hairstyles also hair styles

: the way in which someone's hair is cut and arranged : hairdo

Because there's a relaxed elegance to this hairstyle, it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

—Jennifer Tzeses

To update her hairstyle and to highlight her radiant face, Tawanda's bangs, sides and back were cropped short …, then shaped to eliminate bulk.

—Beryl Meyer

Hamilton said he likes to help clients find modern and trendy hair styles …

—Andrew Maciejewski

Synonyms of hairstyle

• hairdo
• haircut
• ponytail
• coiffure

Examples of hairstyle in a Sentence

the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself

Recent Examples on the Web

Recently, however, the Grammy-winning artist has stepped away from the bespoke hairstyle to embrace a more natural look — a decision inspired by his 14-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, and his father, Adnis Reeves. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

Her shorter hairstyle was seen as functional by officers’ wives of the period. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Benny Blanco is celebrating his latest career move with a dramatic new hairstyle. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 June 2026

On Saturday, June 20, the reality TV star, 45, shared a series of photos on her Instagram that featured her new hairstyle — a platinum blonde bob reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hairstyle

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• lifestyle
• meanwhile

Kids Definition

hairstyle

noun

hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l 

: hairdo