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
Examples of hairstylist in a Sentence
the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
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These are the words lead hairstylist Jawara Wauchope used to describe the beauty at this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
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Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
In the clip, which was shared by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, Jenner and Appleton, 42, acted out daughter Kim Kardashian's viral quote from The Kardashians.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The actress’ hair was pulled up into a ballet bun with a few wisps to frame her face by hairstylist Jenda Alcorn.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Angelone, a hairstylist and extensions specialist in New York City, loves how Swift spotlights her curls and wants to see that texture front and center in her wedding hairstyle.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 16 Oct. 2025
In the clip, which was shared by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, Jenner and Appleton, 42, acted out daughter Kim Kardashian's viral quote from The Kardashians.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The actress’ hair was pulled up into a ballet bun with a few wisps to frame her face by hairstylist Jenda Alcorn.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Angelone, a hairstylist and extensions specialist in New York City, loves how Swift spotlights her curls and wants to see that texture front and center in her wedding hairstyle.
—Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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