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 Sophie Gutterman, opting for curly pixie hairstyles is a great idea for summer and beyond. — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Hairstylist is in town A Swiftie noted that Kelce’s hairstylist had arrived in New York City. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 Her head was shaved in an ultra-short pixie cut, with the help of hairstylist Terrell Mullin, who was also responsible for her moody eye makeup and nude lip. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 In recent years, ACA plans have become a popular choice for gig workers, farmers, ranchers, hairstylists and others without health coverage through an employer. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylist
  1. stylist
  2. barber
Noun
  • Expert stylist and salon owner Nunzio Saviano says the key to big ‘90s hair, sans a heated round brush, is working on partially damp hair.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Although the actress plays a bride in that lead role, her real-life wedding photos have not been shared publicly, and her stylist Law Roach said the AI ones don’t even come close.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of stylist
Noun
  • Kelce’s personal barber, Regan previously has traveled to the Super Bowl to make sure the Chiefs tight end was looking good.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • The teen who filed the lawsuit is now out of custody and working to become a barber.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of barber

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