as in stylist
a person who cuts and arranges hair
the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
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Recent Examples of hairstylist
Korab recommends Pureology Leave-In Treatment, and celebrity hairstylist Kieron Justin is a fan of Redken Extreme Anti-Snap Anti-Breakage Leave-In Treatment.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
One key difference in the third season will also be the absence of Valerie’s hairstylist and confidant Mickey Deane, following actor Robert Michael Morris’ death in 2017.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Below, the legendary hairstylist reflects on transformation, wellness, and the deeper purpose behind beauty.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 18 Mar. 2026
For instance, hairstylists at a salon could add bonding treatments to color services and offer eyebrow waxing while clients’ color is processing.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
One key difference in the third season will also be the absence of Valerie’s hairstylist and confidant Mickey Deane, following actor Robert Michael Morris’ death in 2017.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
Below, the legendary hairstylist reflects on transformation, wellness, and the deeper purpose behind beauty.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 18 Mar. 2026
For instance, hairstylists at a salon could add bonding treatments to color services and offer eyebrow waxing while clients’ color is processing.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylist
Noun
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After all, this is the first damage repair hair product from celebrity stylist Jen Atkin's cult-favorite brand.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her longtime friend Courtney Ferguson, a legacy stylist and educator with Juut Salons in the Twin Cities, had asked Hormann to poll Gen Z teens about current prom and formal dance hair trends ahead of an upcoming class on formal up‑dos.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Humphries developed a system that secures barber tools in a lockbox built into the back of the barber chair, ensuring compliance with Denver International Airport's security requirements while still delivering a high-quality experience.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Utah now has the least restrictive barber licensing requirements in the country.—
Edward Timmons,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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