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

Here’s When Every House of the Dragon Season 2 Episode Will Air By Meg Walters So, just as no-makeup makeup and the perfect shirt tuck actually require a little extra effort in order to look effortless, the hair tuck has its own hidden formula to level-up a simple hairstyle. —Elle Turner, Glamour, 10 July 2024

While women must wear a hijab, men must also follow rules about beard length and hairstyles. —Lex Harvey, CNN, 10 July 2024

Accessory-wise, the creators of the wax figure kept the OVO boss clean with a diamond chain, a bracelet and earrings, and went with the braids for his hairstyle. —Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 July 2024

In both photos, the NFL star sported curly locks and some facial hair, though his 2024 shot featured a slightly more cropped hairstyle. —Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hairstyle

noun

hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l 

: hairdo