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

Stewart and Abergel have been experimenting with different lengths and looks for literal decades, including some of her best short hairstyles, chunky orange highlights, and a wet-look mullet, among many others. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Nov. 2025

Kate Hudson Kate Hudson paired a mint green satin gown with a hairstyle equally as bold and elegant outside the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood on Sunday. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025

This isn’t the first time that Stewart has stepped out with an alternative hairstyle. —Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025

In the snaps, the family wears matching denim outfits as well as voluminous hairstyles. —Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 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