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
Jennifer TzesesTo 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
Beryl MeyerHamilton said he likes to help clients find modern and trendy hair styles …—Andrew Maciejewski
Andrew MaciejewskiExamples of hairstyle in a Sentence
the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself
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On the New York streets, the ESSENCE beauty team saw a beautiful display of textured hairstyles in many forms and variations.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
As for her glam, Gomez opted for a sleek down hairstyle, with her hair tucked behind ears to show off her drop earrings, plus a smokey eye, blushed cheeks and a peachy nude lip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The flashiest thing about John Bates might be his mullet, his signature hairstyle that would stand out and draw attention to anyone else.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The actress had blonde hair prior to going red, notably changing her hairstyle in December 2020.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
As for her glam, Gomez opted for a sleek down hairstyle, with her hair tucked behind ears to show off her drop earrings, plus a smokey eye, blushed cheeks and a peachy nude lip.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The flashiest thing about John Bates might be his mullet, his signature hairstyle that would stand out and draw attention to anyone else.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The actress had blonde hair prior to going red, notably changing her hairstyle in December 2020.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hairstyle
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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstyle. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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