hairstyling

noun

hair·styl·ing ˈher-ˌstī-liŋ

: 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

: 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 The film’s Oscar nominations include best picture, best actor, best actress, best original screenplay, best makeup and hairstyling, best cinematography and best sound. —

Isabela Espadas Barros Leal, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024 Some hairstylists online say clients have lost respect for all that goes into hairstyling. —

Annie Blay, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024 The most successful girls can demand $3,000 from their sponsors for a single post on Instagram, but monetary gain can be elusive for others, who receive free or discounted clothes in exchange for their posts and have to pay for their own hairstyling and makeup, among other costs. —

Michael H. Keller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2024 If makeup and hairstyling also finds itself in the mix, that would get the movie to a dozen nominations. —

Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2023 Poor Things — which also prevailed over the weekend with Oscars for best production design, costume design, and makeup and hairstyling — has surpassed $100 million at the global box office. —

Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024 Yes, on Peacock. ‘Poor Things’ Won: 4 – actress, production design, costume design, makeup and hairstyling. —

The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024 The film also received nods for best picture, lead actress, original screenplay, makeup and hairstyling, cinematography and sound, but didn’t take home any awards on Sunday. —

Selome Hailu, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024 Hair wasn’t included until 1993, and is still considered part of the package deal, now known as the Academy Award for makeup and hairstyling. —

Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024

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