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

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

The spa’s offerings extend across facials, body treatments, hairstyling, massage therapies, nail services, waxing, brow care, and sauna experiences. —Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025

Infinito Pro Conair Wet-to-Dry Styling Wand This hairstyling set lets teens experiment with waves, curls, or sleek styles straight out of the shower. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 10 Dec. 2025

What are your fail-safe hairstyling products? —Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 24 Nov. 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