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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In collaboration with her longtime makeup artist Hung Vanngo and hairstylist Renato Camparo, the beauty tycoon partnered an Old Hollywood aesthetic with three unique dresses designed by Ralph Lauren on her big day.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
The source said Anderson brought those cinematic references straight to celebrity hairstylist John Nollet in Paris, who executed the fiery transformation.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The actor got down with friends and family, including Glen Powell, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, and Diplo, as well as longtime glam squad members like her stylist Molly Dickson, hairstylist Glen Oropeza, and makeup artist Melissa Hernandez.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The hairstylist behind the transformation, John Nollet, confirmed on Instagram Stories that the look was for an upcoming movie.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
The source said Anderson brought those cinematic references straight to celebrity hairstylist John Nollet in Paris, who executed the fiery transformation.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The actor got down with friends and family, including Glen Powell, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, and Diplo, as well as longtime glam squad members like her stylist Molly Dickson, hairstylist Glen Oropeza, and makeup artist Melissa Hernandez.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
The hairstylist behind the transformation, John Nollet, confirmed on Instagram Stories that the look was for an upcoming movie.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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