hairstylist

noun

ˈher-ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
Definition of hairstylistnext
as in stylist
a person who cuts and arranges hair the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo

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Recent Examples of hairstylist According to celebrity hairstylist Guido Palau, the look is easy enough to achieve at home with the right technique. — Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Her trademark curls were nowhere to be seen, instead replaced by a pin-straight style in a vivid shade of crimson red, crafted by hairstylist Virginie Pineda. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026 Meet the expert DJ Quintero is a celebrity hairstylist who works with stars such as Elizabeth Olsen and Katie Holmes. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026 Meg’s hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, transformed Megan with a platinum updo that mirrored a pair of cute cat ears, whose tips were dyed a peachy orange. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylist
  1. stylist
  2. barber
Noun
  • Simon comes across as less of a polemicist and more of a stylist.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • For glam, the actress’ hair was styled with a side part and coiffed in an homage to Old Hollywood glamour by stylist Renato Campora, with makeup by artist Hung Vanngo.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylist
Noun
  • Married in 1964, the couple operated Creative Boutique, a barber and beauty shop, for more than 40 years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Every two weeks for the past 10 years, Nelson Ortega has sat down in Mohammad Abuhashish’s Irving Park barber chair and gotten a fresh trim.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of barber

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