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 Behind those salons was Alli Webb, a hairstylist who quickly created a blowout empire. Kara McGrath, Allure, 6 June 2025 Jesus Guerrero, the celebrity hairstylist who died in February and was known for working with clients such as Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry, died of pneumonia and a fungal infection, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner, most likely complications from AIDS. Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 2 June 2025 Her hair was worn in undone textured lengths that gave the look some light contrast by her go-to hairstylist Glen Oropeza. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 June 2025 Blunt bobs require regular trims to keep their shape and clean lines, so the style will encourage you to do your 1A duty and get to your hairstylist’s chair every 10 to 12 weeks. Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
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Noun
  • Best Storage Bench: The Container Store Lotus Bamboo Storage Bench Kristyn Ivey, a KonMari consultant and home stylist at For the Love of Tidy, previously recommended this discreet storage solution to SELF, noting that some of its key features happen to be rather shoe-friendly.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 26 June 2025
  • According to two professional stylists with over a decade of experience, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some key guidelines worth following.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
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  • The narrow, shaded Via Santa Maria della Pietà is Neapolitan-esque in its air of ancient mystery, with big arched doorways to houses and glimpses into tiny barber shops and a cubbyhole tattoo parlor.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Hank’s friends – conspiracy theorist Dale, military barber Bill, and cool but inarticulate Boomhauer, along with Peggy’s friends Minh and meteorologist Nancy, and Bobby’s friend Connie helped the Hills navigate a changing world.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 May 2025

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylist. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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