hairstyling

noun

hair·​styl·​ing ˈher-ˌstī-liŋ 

1

: the work of cutting and arranging people's hair : the work of a hairstylist

… Brussels-born hairstylist Louis Ghewy moved to London to pursue a career in hairstyling.

—Tish Weinstock

2

: the act or result of cutting or arranging hair into a particular look or style

Salon chairs might recline but as they're mainly for hairstyling and makeup, it's not a necessity.

—Kay Braeburn

[Artist Reveca] Torres and [artist Mariam] Paré used makeup, hairstyling and clothing to resemble [Frida] Kahlo …

—Burt Constable

—often used before another noun

hairstyling products

Okay, here's your daily reminder that switching up your hairstyling routine doesn't need to be a daunting task.

—Ruby Buddemeyer and Sami Roberts

Examples of hairstyling in a Sentence

the latest trends in hairstyling

Recent Examples on the Web

The aesthetic adhered to the made-to-look effortless approach sweeping fashion season now, in which products are used for natural enhancements only, and hairstyling is kept to a minimum. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025

The film received 10 Academy Award nominations, with nods in best picture, costume design, lead actress for Erivo, supporting actress for Grande, makeup and hairstyling, editing, original score, sound and visual design and production design. —Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025

When graduates of a basic beautician course said the market wanted nail art and advanced hairstyling, the team launched an advanced track in Bhopal. —Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

The Anniversary Special took home 11 wins over the weekend in categories such as writing, directing, production design, sound mixing, makeup, hairstyling, picture editing, lighting and technical direction. —Peter White, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for hairstyling

• beguiling
• compiling
• profiling
• refiling
• reviling
• stockpiling
• unsmiling
• filing
• piling
• smiling
• styling
• tiling