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 Neal created the wigs; Wilson, Davis’ longtime hairstylist, put them on the actress. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, "‘Ma Rainey’s’ hair and makeup team make history with Oscar win," 25 Apr. 2021 Outen's hair coach is Aliyah Shields, a young Black hairstylist who assists Outen backstage at Fashion Week. — Baze Mpinja, Allure, "The Unbearable Whiteness of Hollywood's Hair and Makeup Crews," 24 Apr. 2021 As an entrepreneur, hairstylist, dog mom and mom to a new baby, Atkin created this collection with go-getters in mind — with each of these multi-functional products, anyone can achieve a quick on-the-go, minimalist look. — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, "Celebrity Hairstylist and OUAI Founder Jen Atkin Just Released A Makeup Collection with e.l.f Cosmetics," 7 Apr. 2021 Princess Diana's hairstylist, Sam McKnight, opened up to British Vogue about creating Diana's '90s pixie cut. — Emily Dixon, Marie Claire, "Princess Diana's Hairstylist Shared the Surprising Reason She Cut Her Hair Short," 7 Apr. 2021 This is all thanks to sharing the same hairstylist, Chris Appleton. — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, "Color Wow’s Money Masque Gives My Hair J.Lo-Level Bounce," 26 Feb. 2021 His longtime hairstylist and friend Kim Berry talked to me in shortly after his death in 2016 about how much Prince loved his city. — Lisa Respers France, CNN, "Prince: Five years after his death, his beloved Minneapolis has been in turmoil," 21 Apr. 2021 The Poosh founder also revealed that Barker serves as her impromptu hairstylist. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, "Kourtney Kardashian Has Her Name Permanently Tattooed on Travis Barker's Chest," 9 Apr. 2021 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

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8 May 2021

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 15 May. 2021.

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