hairstyle

noun

hair·​style ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio)
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 stylesAndrew Maciejewski

Examples 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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Just ask Rihanna, who took her two sons, RZA and Riot, along as her dates for the premiere of her movie Smurfs—and wore the ideal hairstyle for posing for pics and hanging with her kids. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 July 2025 The song’s accompanying video gave further exposure to the group, who became recognized for their look, particularly Score’s distinctive and unforgettable hairstyle. David Chiu, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Jheri curl references abound on TikTok and Reddit, often exchanged by users born upwards of 10, 20, or even 30 years after the hairstyle’s reign. Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 11 July 2025 Among the graffiti was a drawing of a crying woman with a distinct Flavian period hairstyle, as well as the Greek alphabet. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairstyle

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairstyle was in 1871

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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstyle. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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hairstyle

noun
hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio)
: hairdo

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