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
These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Beyond actors, this year's invitees include casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, makeup artists, hairstylists and other film industry professionals.
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Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Mateo Kirkpatrick, a hairstylist in Dallas who specializes in textured hair, says many of his clients want to wear their beloved braids all summer but are more aware of keeping their scalps healthy.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Beyond actors, this year's invitees include casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, makeup artists, hairstylists and other film industry professionals.
—
Charlie Carballo,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Mateo Kirkpatrick, a hairstylist in Dallas who specializes in textured hair, says many of his clients want to wear their beloved braids all summer but are more aware of keeping their scalps healthy.
—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylist
Noun
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Colin King, stylist to the stars, designed one that anchors its matching bedscape in his 2023 Cultiver collaboration.
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This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
Noun
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The teen who filed the lawsuit is now out of custody and working to become a barber.
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Patients eagerly take turns sitting in the barber’s chair, looking forward to a haircut.
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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