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

• 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

Keep looking below for more Lululemon clothes from the We Made Too Much section, including dresses, tennis skirts, and a $9 accessory to complete your summer hairstyle. —Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 21 June 2025

Elijah Obeng filed a lawsuit against In-N-Out, alleging he was discriminated against and fired based on his natural hairstyle and texture. —Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 June 2025

If that's your preferred hairstyle too, then these are the devices for you. —Nena Farrell, Wired News, 20 June 2025

Associate editor Shelby Stewart, on the other hand, is opting for this year’s most trending hairstyle: the pixie cut. —Akili King, Essence, 16 June 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