hairstyle

noun

hair·​style ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l 

variants or less commonly hair style

plural hairstyles also hair styles

: the way in which someone's hair is cut and arranged : hairdo

Because there's a relaxed elegance to this hairstyle, it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

—Jennifer Tzeses

To update her hairstyle and to highlight her radiant face, Tawanda's bangs, sides and back were cropped short …, then shaped to eliminate bulk.

—Beryl Meyer

Hamilton said he likes to help clients find modern and trendy hair styles …

—Andrew Maciejewski

Synonyms

• coiffure
• cut
• do
• haircut
• hairdo

Examples of hairstyle in a Sentence

the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself

Recent Examples on the Web

Since 2016, the model has attended the festivities every year, sporting tons of chic naked gowns and elegant hairstyles. —Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 May 2025

The bow has truly dominated the trend cycle over the past year, with tons of stars incorporating the coquette-core accessory into their hairstyles on and off the red carpet. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 May 2025

The famous redhead wore her curls in an extra voluminous hairstyle with bangs complemented by dramatic makeup by Pat McGrath Labs. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 May 2025

In contrast, Pope sported a finger-wave hairstyle that embodies the Harlem Renaissance and Black cultural revitalization. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hairstyle

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• lifestyle
• meanwhile

Kids Definition

hairstyle

noun

hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l 

: hairdo