hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist ˈher-ˌstī-list 

variants or less commonly hair stylist

plural hairstylists also hair stylists

: a person whose occupation is the cutting and arranging of hair : hairdresser

especially : a person who does creative cutting and styling of hair

Synonyms

• barber
• haircutter
• hairdresser
• stylist

Examples of hairstylist in a Sentence

the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo

Recent Examples on the Web

Before sitting in the hairstylist's chair, Bush Hager gave the audience members some background on McMillan, noting that his haircut on Bibb for The White Lotus inspired several viewers of the show to also cut their hair. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 16 June 2025

Chris Appleton is a celebrity hairstylist and Global Ambassador for Shark Beauty. —Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025

Gutterman and celebrity hairstylist and Dippity-Do curly-hair expert Suzette Boozer weighed in with all their expert tips about this seriously moisturizing product, how to deep-condition hair, how often to use it, and more. —Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 11 June 2025

Known for competing in tape-ins, often installed by hairstylist Jazmine Johnson, her haircare routine requires an athlete-proof, yet easy line-up of go-tos. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hairstylist

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Kids Definition

hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist -ˌstī-list 

: hairdresser

hairstyling

-ˌstī-liŋ

noun