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
From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
From textured crops to stick-straight lobs, blunt hairstyles are classic.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Teachers are posting TikTok videos explaining the word, while influencers are posting hundreds of tutorials on the same app for mogging hairstyles.
—Allan Smith, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Wheeler also been instrumental in making sure hairstyles are accurate, her husband observes.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Photographer Flordalis Espinal shot her favorite looks and hairstyles from Day 1 of NYFW, capturing the joy and style across the city.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Period hairstyles also play a significant role in defining the characters of Elvira and Agnes, aka Cinderella, played by Thea Sofie Loch Naess.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Though the popularity of Black hairstyles like braids has exploded over the past three decades, braids in all of their diverse presentations are more than a stylish hair trend.
—Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
From textured crops to stick-straight lobs, blunt hairstyles are classic.
—Krista Carter, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Teachers are posting TikTok videos explaining the word, while influencers are posting hundreds of tutorials on the same app for mogging hairstyles.
—Allan Smith, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Wheeler also been instrumental in making sure hairstyles are accurate, her husband observes.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Photographer Flordalis Espinal shot her favorite looks and hairstyles from Day 1 of NYFW, capturing the joy and style across the city.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 13 Feb. 2026
Period hairstyles also play a significant role in defining the characters of Elvira and Agnes, aka Cinderella, played by Thea Sofie Loch Naess.
—Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
That means hairstyles studded with gemstones and pearls, gemstones sparkling across Robbie's cheeks, and braids tied together with passion-red ribbons.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Though the popularity of Black hairstyles like braids has exploded over the past three decades, braids in all of their diverse presentations are more than a stylish hair trend.
—Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 30 Jan. 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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To find out more about the most flattering blunt haircuts for your face shape and hair texture, keep scrolling for 26 interpretations—complete with pro styling tips from Valles and King.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Joanie Sprague and Danielle Evans were both sent to the dentist as part of the makeover portion of the season, which usually focused more on the contestants' haircuts and color rather than irreversible cosmetic changes.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Hairstyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyles. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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