Definition of hairstylistnext
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 Emma Stone’s hairstylist Mara Roszak kicked that off. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble suggests every two to three days, and adds that kinky, natural coily hair should be conditioned before shampooing. Aimee Simeon, Glamour, 7 May 2026 Her hairstylist, Randy Stodghill, first washed Basset’s hair with NAVY Search and Rescue Shampoo, and used the accompanying conditioner to add hydration and keep the strands soft. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026 Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylist
Noun
  • One thing that bothered me in my career as a stylist was the cliché that the inspiration of the show is a certain period, and the designer did not see certain races in the casting.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • Edebiri and her stylist, Danielle Goldberg, are at their when playing in this high-low sandbox.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • The travelers are the famous novelist Thomas Mann (Hanns Zischler) and his daughter Erika (Hüller), who is serving on this trip as her father’s assistant, driver, editor, and barber.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 May 2026
  • The family has started a memorial barber school scholarship fund in his honor.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 May 2026

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylist. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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