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
Jennifer TzesesTo 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
Beryl MeyerHamilton said he likes to help clients find modern and trendy hair styles …—Andrew Maciejewski
Andrew Maciejewski
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
On Instagram, Sanchez struck a few poses in a garden, showing off a new bob hairstyle and a lot of flesh.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The year's undisputed red-carpet queen, Zendaya, continues to serve look after look on the press tour for her new tennis drama, Challengers, and her latest hairstyle perfectly combines preppy athleticism with classic femininity.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Sewn under the chin with the corners laid flat like a collar, each was etched with a different hairstyle.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Adoring fans nicknamed Reese the Bayou Barbie—a wink to her signature long lashes, cascading hairstyles, bold manicures, and unapologetic love of fashion.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
Fashion pros also love trendy hairstyles with scarves, which is a simple way to add a playful and romantic touch to any outfit.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Your hairstyle can be neat, long-lasting, and comfortable– so try to limit or reduce tension when possible.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Her signature bohemian flair found its way into her jewelry — large hoop earrings and stacks of bracelets — and her soft wavy hairstyle.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Our crew pushing bounds and creating set pieces, outfits, hairstyles, and music that were often unexpected and always first-rate.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The year's undisputed red-carpet queen, Zendaya, continues to serve look after look on the press tour for her new tennis drama, Challengers, and her latest hairstyle perfectly combines preppy athleticism with classic femininity.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024
Sewn under the chin with the corners laid flat like a collar, each was etched with a different hairstyle.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Adoring fans nicknamed Reese the Bayou Barbie—a wink to her signature long lashes, cascading hairstyles, bold manicures, and unapologetic love of fashion.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
Fashion pros also love trendy hairstyles with scarves, which is a simple way to add a playful and romantic touch to any outfit.
—Jana Ackermann, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2024
Your hairstyle can be neat, long-lasting, and comfortable– so try to limit or reduce tension when possible.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Her signature bohemian flair found its way into her jewelry — large hoop earrings and stacks of bracelets — and her soft wavy hairstyle.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
Our crew pushing bounds and creating set pieces, outfits, hairstyles, and music that were often unexpected and always first-rate.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstyle. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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