stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list 

1

a

: a master or model of style

especially : a writer or speaker who is eminent in matters of style

b

: a person (such as a writer or singer) noted for a distinctive style

2

a

: a person who develops, designs, or advises on styles

b

: hairstylist

Synonyms of stylist

• barber

Examples of stylist in a Sentence

She is a fine literary stylist.

although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

Recent Examples on the Web

Once again, Hathaway worked alongside her stylist Erin Walsh on the look from the Ukrainian label. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026

Troye Sivan is a remarkable pop stylist—maybe even more so than an actual pop star. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 Aug. 2026

And with the right haircut, styling tools, and products, any hair type—including stick-straight strands—can pull off a messy bob hairstyle, adds stylist Clayton Hawkins. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Tallulah worked with Moore’s longtime stylist Brad Goreski and the Balenciaga team to create her wedding look. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stylist

• hair stylist

Kids Definition

stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst 

1

: a person known for an outstanding style

a song stylist

a prose stylist

2

: one who develops, designs, or advises on styles

a hair stylist

stylistic

stī-ˈlis-tik

adjective

stylistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb