hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist ˈher-ˌstī-list 

variants or less commonly hair stylist

plural hairstylists also hair stylists

: a person whose occupation is the cutting and arranging of hair : hairdresser

especially : a person who does creative cutting and styling of hair

Synonyms

• stylist
• barber

Examples of hairstylist in a Sentence

the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo

Recent Examples on the Web

Bryant has collaborated with a list of celebrity hairstylists for major public appearances and cover shoots, including Brenton Kane Diallo, a global brand ambassador for L’Oréal Matrix. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2025

Below, find the 13 best clarifying shampoos for every type of hair and scalp concern, as recommended by celebrity hairstylists and Vogue editors. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025

Lastly, too many hairstylists in your hair can prevent hair growth, so try to keep your stylists to a minimum. —Essence, 24 Sep. 2025

The collection was inspired by Beyoncé's personal experiences and her mother Tina Knowles' work as a hairstylist. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hairstylist

• blastocyst
• bolshevist
• coexist
• egoist
• hedonist
• jihadist
• nativist
• oculist
• reminisced
• assist
• blacklist
• booklist

Kids Definition

hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist -ˌstī-list 

: hairdresser

hairstyling

-ˌstī-liŋ

noun