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
After becoming the first American to win gold in women's single figure skating at the Olympics since 2002, Alysa Liu has begun to influence a new wave of alternative hairstyles.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Lang suggests looking out for items that depict cities and architecture, vintage trains and automobiles, and everyday photography from years past that features trending hairstyles and fashions.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The City of Mableton has passed a local ordinance aimed at preventing discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces.
—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
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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Lang suggests looking out for items that depict cities and architecture, vintage trains and automobiles, and everyday photography from years past that features trending hairstyles and fashions.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
The City of Mableton has passed a local ordinance aimed at preventing discrimination based on natural hairstyles in schools and workplaces.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyles
Noun
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There’s not a moment in this movie that isn’t full of mood-boosting charm, from the stellar soundtrack to the era-perfect hairdos.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The shrieking young women are hilarious, as are their hairdos.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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InStyle spoke with four professional hairstylists and beauty industry experts share their favorite layered haircuts for every face shape and length.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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But instead of using extreme diets, workouts, or haircuts, the show used plastic surgery.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Hairstyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyles. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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