hairstylist

noun

hair·styl·ist | \ ˈher-ˌstī-list

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Definition of hairstylist

: hairdresser especially : a person who does creative styling of coiffures

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

Recent Examples on the Web Leaving the attention to the face, hairstylist extraordinaire Nikki Nelms crafted a side-part slick-back that boasted a subtle wet look and was finished by a small upward flip. — Blake Newby, Essence, "Let's Talk Jurnee Smollett's Sultry SAG Awards Beauty Look," 4 Apr. 2021 Nearby at 17 Jewels Salon, hairstylist Jamie Edwards welcomed the news. — Sarah Ravani, San Francisco Chronicle, "Alameda County expects to move to orange tier, but Napa County might not make it," 30 Mar. 2021 In the midst of a mice outbreak in her Bushwick townhouse, hairstylist Jessica Gillin Googled to find 24/7 Pest Control NYC. — Charlotte Klein, Curbed, "The Best Exterminators in New York," 30 Mar. 2021 Aaron Perra, Minneapolis hairstylist Go see my mom. — Star Tribune Staff, Star Tribune, "What are you going to do when the pandemic is over? These Minnesotans know," 30 Mar. 2021 In a recent interview with USA TODAY, celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin reflected on what she's learned from the persistent Jenner. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, "How 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' changed reality television as we know it, dolls," 18 Mar. 2021 Speaking of baby hairs, hairstylist Tiffanne Williams had Halle's peek through from underneath her custom headscarf. — Akili King, Vogue, "How Chloe x Halle Got Ready for the 2021 Grammy Awards," 16 Mar. 2021 The hues also complement the floral headpiece and ribbons featured in the promotional images, produced by a mainly Latinx team with hairstylist Orlando Pita, photographer Camila Falquez, and set designer Gerard Santos. — Thatiana Diaz, refinery29.com, "We’ve Got Your Exclusive Look At Selena Gomez’s Revelación Shoot," 15 Mar. 2021 The greatest cameo of the episode, however, had to be Darrin, everyone's favorite hairstylist-shaman. — Mary Sollosi, EW.com, "The Week in 'Wives: A RHOA harvest, RHOD homecoming, and RHONJ rumor," 12 Mar. 2021

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14 Apr 2021

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.

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