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

And the fact that her daughter, Ivy Coco, is her stylist makes that all the more special. —Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

The Golden Globes is one of Hollywood's most glamorous nights, and this year our favorite stars' stylists understood the assignment. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026

Melanie Zaelich is an interior designer, home stylist, and founder of Happy Place Interiors. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026

Lopez was assisted by her longtime stylist Mariel Haenn, who has also worked with Heidi Klum and Hailee Steinfeld. —Hannah Malach, InStyle, 11 Jan. 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