hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist ˈher-ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
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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Long before her hair pin went viral, Deborah Pagani had already made a name for herself: the hairstylist turned fine jewelry designer turned hair accessory creator's pieces had long caught the eye of celebrities and major stores. Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 July 2025 Richie’s hairstylist George Curran opted for movement in the form of a bouncy blowout, using a round brush and blow-dryer to create volume and a soft curve. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 27 June 2025 Budget cuts Parents who want to save some money by cutting their kids’ hair can put away the bowls: The Campbell Express Library is hosting a hairstylist and licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience who will demonstrate how anyone can cut hair. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025 The haircut, which was done by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, was the final segment on the June 16 episode, and the episode ended before viewers got a chance to see the full look. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hairstylist was in 1934

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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hairstylist

noun
hair·​styl·​ist -ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
hairstyling
-ˌstī-liŋ
noun
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