stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-list 

1

a

: a master or model of style

especially : a writer or speaker who is eminent in matters of style

b

: a person (such as a writer or singer) noted for a distinctive style

2

a

: a person who develops, designs, or advises on styles

b

: hairstylist

Synonyms of stylist

• barber

Examples of stylist in a Sentence

She is a fine literary stylist.

although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

Recent Examples on the Web

Hair stylists around the world should get their dye bottles ready. —Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026

Long Layers Celebrity stylist Marc Ballance says clean and classic looks like layered hair will be huge next year. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026

The campaign was shot in the Saudi desert by Omani photographer Chndy and styled by French-Egyptian stylist Omaima Salem, with Algerian model Hayett fronting the images. —Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026

Seyfried was assisted by her longtime stylist, Elizabeth Stewart, who also counts Cate Blanchett and Julia Roberts as clients. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing stylist

• hair stylist

Kids Definition

stylist

noun

styl·​ist ˈstī-ləst 

1

: a person known for an outstanding style

a song stylist

a prose stylist

2

: one who develops, designs, or advises on styles

a hair stylist

stylistic

stī-ˈlis-tik

adjective

stylistically

-ti-k(ə-)lē

adverb