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
The crop launched the career of supermodel Linda Evangelista in the late ’80s, thanks to the wizardry of French hairstylist Julien d’Ys, but makes an equally strong statement when interpreted for the feminine ingénue (think Mia Farrow and Emma Watson).
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Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Salon Priorities Still Hold for Some Not all stylists agree that tight finances mean forgoing salon visits.
Dawna Jarvis, a hairstylist based in California, has worked through two recessions and told Newsweek many of her blonde clients are unwilling to compromise on their hair.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Sydney Sweeney Sydney Sweeney joined hairstylist Glen Oropeza on the red carpet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Harry Josh is a hairstylist based in New York City.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Salon Priorities Still Hold for Some Not all stylists agree that tight finances mean forgoing salon visits.
Dawna Jarvis, a hairstylist based in California, has worked through two recessions and told Newsweek many of her blonde clients are unwilling to compromise on their hair.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Sydney Sweeney Sydney Sweeney joined hairstylist Glen Oropeza on the red carpet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
Harry Josh is a hairstylist based in New York City.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylist
Noun
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Stevens was one of three assistants who were part of a staff of over a dozen, including bodyguards, nannies, a chef, hair stylist and makeup artist.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Luxury fashion house Schiaparelli was tagged in Lopez’s post, along with a team of stylists who helped her tap into superstar mode.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While some barbers are seen wielding buzzing electric clippers, others are freestyling with just a pair of hairdressing scissors and, hopefully, a steady hand.—
Nicole Mowbray,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Several people were detained in a drug raid at a Little Haiti barber shop Wednesday morning, according to Miami police.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylist. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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