variants
also hair styles
as in hairdos
a style or arrangement of hair
the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself
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Recent Examples of hairstyles
The City of Mableton has passed a local ordinance aimed at preventing discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces.
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Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Michelle Obama took a hint from her Gen Z daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama, by wearing one of the cohort's go-to hairstyles.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
After years of trying out different hairstyles, Suggs finally went all in on shaving it all off.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
One standout element is the sports card collection featuring athletes known for their famous mullet hairstyles — a quirky, beloved conversation piece for regulars and new visitors alike.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling for all our favorite short wedding hairstyles—and get ready to book your trial appointment.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
According to Spate, a company specializing in machine intelligence for the beauty industry, eye-catching transformations like these are part of a wider shift within the beauty lexicon toward more expressive, striking hairstyles that epitomize an individual’s persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Sleek Shine Sleek finishes are typically synonymous with pin-straight hairstyles, but Redway says sleek hair will apply to anything and everything in 2026.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
In August 2025, Cécred released a new Protection Collection line, designed to tackle the challenges of wearing protective hairstyles and extensions.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Jamal Goss, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Michelle Obama took a hint from her Gen Z daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama, by wearing one of the cohort's go-to hairstyles.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
After years of trying out different hairstyles, Suggs finally went all in on shaving it all off.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
One standout element is the sports card collection featuring athletes known for their famous mullet hairstyles — a quirky, beloved conversation piece for regulars and new visitors alike.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling for all our favorite short wedding hairstyles—and get ready to book your trial appointment.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
According to Spate, a company specializing in machine intelligence for the beauty industry, eye-catching transformations like these are part of a wider shift within the beauty lexicon toward more expressive, striking hairstyles that epitomize an individual’s persona.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Sleek Shine Sleek finishes are typically synonymous with pin-straight hairstyles, but Redway says sleek hair will apply to anything and everything in 2026.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
In August 2025, Cécred released a new Protection Collection line, designed to tackle the challenges of wearing protective hairstyles and extensions.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyles
Noun
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The shrieking young women are hilarious, as are their hairdos.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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When the flowers fade, silky seedheads that look like wispy, wild hairdos decorate the plant into summer.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No specific haircuts for utility ROEs.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the map, players could find special stops that featured the Poodle Pokémon with different haircuts.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Hairstyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyles. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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