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 of hairstyle

• hairdo
• haircut
• ponytail
• coiffure

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

An old-school shag hairstyle traditionally hits between the collarbone and chest, but face shape and hair texture should dictate your most flattering length. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

For beauty, Tyla went with a sweeping straight hairstyle with cornrows and modeled a pink manicure. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

On the red carpet ahead of the ceremony, the actress, 63, told PEOPLE that her short blonde hairstyle was an homage to the Queen of Pop, 68. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

The ’80s were the decade when hairstyles became an essential accessory for an iconic look. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

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