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
Founder Yinka Ogunbiyi, a Harvard bioengineering graduate, built the system to support stylists, not replace them, positioning Halo as infrastructure for an industry that has historically been overlooked.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
From creative directors and stylists to DJs, the picks span every aesthetic imaginable.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Demie worked closely with the show’s makeup and wardrobe stylists to craft Maddy’s look, helping the character evolve from someone obsessed with being the perfect girlfriend in the first half of Season 1, to a bolder, hyper-feminine rejection of the softness her boyfriend had expected of her.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
There are jets to be chartered, helicopters from the jets to be booked, and glam squads to be assembled in hotel suites where stylists have filled out racks.
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Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 June 2026
In partnership with Bay Street Emeryville, this expo offers a full-block shutdown featuring a live fashion show, a showcase of Black stylists and makeup artists and live music, plus food, wine, kids’ activities and all-day shopping.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
That includes fashion influencers, stylists and clothing brands.
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Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
Today, brands have dedicated VIP PR teams to work with stylists to create head-to-toe looks, a resource that didn’t exist during the initial years of her styling career.
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Emily Mercer,
WWD,
3 Jan. 2025
According to both stylists, the optimal temperature to avoid burning is 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
From creative directors and stylists to DJs, the picks span every aesthetic imaginable.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Demie worked closely with the show’s makeup and wardrobe stylists to craft Maddy’s look, helping the character evolve from someone obsessed with being the perfect girlfriend in the first half of Season 1, to a bolder, hyper-feminine rejection of the softness her boyfriend had expected of her.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
There are jets to be chartered, helicopters from the jets to be booked, and glam squads to be assembled in hotel suites where stylists have filled out racks.
—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 June 2026
In partnership with Bay Street Emeryville, this expo offers a full-block shutdown featuring a live fashion show, a showcase of Black stylists and makeup artists and live music, plus food, wine, kids’ activities and all-day shopping.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
That includes fashion influencers, stylists and clothing brands.
—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
Today, brands have dedicated VIP PR teams to work with stylists to create head-to-toe looks, a resource that didn’t exist during the initial years of her styling career.
—
Emily Mercer,
WWD,
3 Jan. 2025
According to both stylists, the optimal temperature to avoid burning is 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stylists
barbers
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Aspiring barbers can now learn from industry vets, get their hours in a salon and get paid for their efforts.
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Flanagan's family has since honored his legacy by creating a memorial scholarship to financially support aspiring barbers.
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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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