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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These are the words lead hairstylist Jawara Wauchope used to describe the beauty at this year’s Victoria’s Secret fashion show. 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

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 18 Oct. 2025.

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hairstylist

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