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 But there were plenty of standout looks, as celebrity stylists got back to business ahead of a packed schedule of high-profile red carpets. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026 The sale will have a Style Lounge, where fashion stylists will be available to provide complimentary advice and tailoring consultations. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 To kick things off unofficially in New York is Ralph Lauren, where the iconic American legacy brand took editors, stylists, and celebrities to a quiet Tribeca location for its latest spring offering. Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 For stylists who work across multiple leagues, that’s a locker room full of tunnel fits to source, with travel to and from. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 As for critics, like Rachel Tashjian, and stylists, like Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, the call is coming from inside the house. Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Even stylists have recommended the streamlined outfit for appearing taller (a great tip for petite shoppers), and multiple celebrities have co-signed the easy-to-style combo this summer alone. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 The Rush Week balloon trend has exploded to the point that sorority houses know to contact stylists early in the year before they get booked. Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Now the unique collection of eateries, craft brewers, boutiques and service providers — from fitness classes to stylists — is marking its anniversary with Stanley10. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
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barbers
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  • The majority went to coaches’ and athletic directors’ ever-escalating salaries, lavish facilities and small armies of support staffers, nutritionists — even barbers.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While many barbers began working from home or their backyards , Hector bought the bus and redesigned it into a mobile barbershop.
    Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Stylists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stylists. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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