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

During these 10-20-minute hairstyling routines, researchers continuously measured air quality with scanning mobility particle sizers (SMPS) and condensation particle counters (CPC), which can detect and count particles as tiny as just a few nanometers in size. —New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025

In the case of And Just Like That… the hairstyling and makeup seemingly had little intention other than making its actors look beautiful. —Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 15 Aug. 2025

For some runners, beauty can extend beyond simple skincare to more elaborate treatments including tanning, manicures and intricate hairstyling. —Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025

Voting for all shortlist categories — including sound, visual effects and makeup and hairstyling, documentary feature, international feature and the three shorts — will take place from Dec. 8–12. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 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