stylists

plural of stylist
as in barbers
a person who cuts and arranges hair although she usually dresses her own hair, the bride-to-be decided to go to a professional stylist before the big day

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Recent Examples of stylists Two of our favorite home stylists are on a crusade to update your home with modern pieces worth every penny. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Many stylists will tell you that the secret to a great pair of jeans is a trip to the tailor, but one brand begs to differ. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026 Teams, including professional hair stylists, reviewed the results in such detail that the project took four months longer than originally anticipated. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Explore 15 different ways to wear braids with tips from stylists. Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 9 July 2026 Along with Reid, Rolling Stone spoke to the designers, costumers, makeup artists, and hair stylists about the process of building a rock god from scratch. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 In addition to being comfortable, supportive, and practical, sneakers are a fashionable footwear option worn and recommended by celebrities, editors, and stylists alike. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Some bold names have asked their stylists to pull evening looks from major designer showrooms with no guidance on the vibe of the event. Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 July 2026 Sixty-five percent of stylists in the United States are independent; that's grown quite a bit over the years. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
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  • 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
  • As the barbers trimmed patients’ beards, one man summed up the experience in a single word.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026

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