hairstylists

variants also hair stylists
plural of hairstylist
as in stylists
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 hairstylists Ahead, hear from hairstylists and trichologists to find out more about the pros and cons of using castor oil for hair growth and how to work it into your routine. Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 There are plenty of promises on HairTok, but vetted hairstylists, trichologists, and dermatologists also stand behind the potential benefits of adding apple cider vinegar (ACV) to your routine. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2026 Luke Della Valle, an 18-year-old from Westport, Connecticut, earns $18 an hour at kid’s hair salon Sharkey’s sweeping the floors and helping out hairstylists. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 In an interview with Vogue about her new partnership with Prada Beauty, the actress, 29, said that hairstylists used to not know how to properly care for her hair during her days as an actress. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Off Chattahoochee Avenue, a business park with two dozen container suites is home to hairstylists, barbers, a florist, a phlebotomist and a 3D-printing business. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 In recent years, ACA plans have become a popular choice for gig workers, farmers, ranchers, hairstylists and others without health coverage through an employer. ABC News, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylists
Noun
  • Its stylists have relocated to a new salon, the Facebook post said.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Hair braiding 101 Armed with a glass of cold liquid courage and an arsenal of hair elastics and barrettes, dads paired up with one of Strands Aveda’s stylists to learn their daughter’s hairstyle of choice.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Volunteers handed out 550 backpacks filled with school supplies, while barbers and stylists provided about 100 free haircuts.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Education experts said one possible response to such a scenario is for state legislatures that set licensing requirements to decide some occupations — like barbers and stylists — actually need less training.
    Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

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