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 all, who would have thought that complex topological concepts such as Euler characters and homotopies might have anything to do with hairstyles?
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
An InStyle editor consulted hairstyling experts to identify the most flattering hairstyles for every face shape, including one trending cut recommendation for each.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Among them a City boy wearing three Fit-Bit-type devices, two beautiful Middle Eastern sisters, an outrageously pompous elderly American (sorry; eavesdropping), and several Imelda Marcos lookalikes, tottering out of the treatment rooms with, somehow, their elaborate hairstyles still intact.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It is estimated to occur in up to one-third of adult women of African descent, and can also affect anyone who is in a culture or profession that prioritizes tight hairstyles, such as ballet dancers or those in the military.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
They were given strict rules that governed everything from alcohol consumption (only certain drinks and only after meals) to hairstyles (long and down) to fraternizing (never with players from opposing teams during the season).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Twain, known for her evolving hairstyles, rocked new bangs teamed with long auburn locks.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Celebs were all about the bow a few years ago, with stars like Cardi B and Zendaya adding bows to their various hairstyles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Check out these gorgeous wedding hairstyles for long hair that are easy to commit to.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
An InStyle editor consulted hairstyling experts to identify the most flattering hairstyles for every face shape, including one trending cut recommendation for each.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Among them a City boy wearing three Fit-Bit-type devices, two beautiful Middle Eastern sisters, an outrageously pompous elderly American (sorry; eavesdropping), and several Imelda Marcos lookalikes, tottering out of the treatment rooms with, somehow, their elaborate hairstyles still intact.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
It is estimated to occur in up to one-third of adult women of African descent, and can also affect anyone who is in a culture or profession that prioritizes tight hairstyles, such as ballet dancers or those in the military.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
They were given strict rules that governed everything from alcohol consumption (only certain drinks and only after meals) to hairstyles (long and down) to fraternizing (never with players from opposing teams during the season).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Twain, known for her evolving hairstyles, rocked new bangs teamed with long auburn locks.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Celebs were all about the bow a few years ago, with stars like Cardi B and Zendaya adding bows to their various hairstyles.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Check out these gorgeous wedding hairstyles for long hair that are easy to commit to.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyles
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For all the bright spots on Islands’ state champion soccer team, nothing shone brighter than its golden hairdos flopping around the pitch.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
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Create a Sim with clothes, jewelry, and hairdos).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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Also, Kirby Smart and former longtime German manager Jogi Löw have similarly bad haircuts, so there's that.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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This is also by far the coolest crowd at the festival, a sea of designer outfits, out-there silhouettes, fresh haircuts, and even bouquets of flowers.—
E.R. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hairstyles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstyles. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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