hairstyling

noun

hair·​styl·​ing ˈher-ˌstī-liŋ 

1

: the work of cutting and arranging people's hair : the work of a hairstylist

… Brussels-born hairstylist Louis Ghewy moved to London to pursue a career in hairstyling.

—Tish Weinstock

2

: the act or result of cutting or arranging hair into a particular look or style

Salon chairs might recline but as they're mainly for hairstyling and makeup, it's not a necessity.

—Kay Braeburn

[Artist Reveca] Torres and [artist Mariam] Paré used makeup, hairstyling and clothing to resemble [Frida] Kahlo …

—Burt Constable

—often used before another noun

hairstyling products

Okay, here's your daily reminder that switching up your hairstyling routine doesn't need to be a daunting task.

—Ruby Buddemeyer and Sami Roberts

Examples of hairstyling in a Sentence

the latest trends in hairstyling

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond those and best picture, Sinners also earned nods for directing, original screenplay, casting, cinematography, costume design, production design, sound, makeup and hairstyling, song, score, and editing. —Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026

From Jacob Elordi in best supporting actor, to the nods for best costume, production design, and make-up and hairstyling, multiple wins feel likely. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026

Courteney Cox has returned to the LolaVie spotlight following a hairstyling session with founder Jennifer Aniston this past October. —Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026

While the film’s exclusion from makeup and hairstyling may give some prognosticators pause, its presence on the casting shortlist keeps the movie — and Madigan’s chances — very much in play across other categories. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for hairstyling

• beguiling
• compiling
• profiling
• refiling
• reviling
• stockpiling
• unsmiling
• filing
• piling
• smiling
• styling
• tiling