hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist ˈher-ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
variants or less commonly hair stylist
plural hairstylists also hair stylists
: a person whose occupation is the cutting and arranging of hair : hairdresser
especially : a person who does creative cutting and styling of hair

Examples of hairstylist in a Sentence

the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
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Glamour asked top dermatologists and hairstylists all about shampooing and conditioning for each hair type, plus when and how to double-wash and use clarifying shampoo. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025 The approach was seen on many catwalks here, with makeup artists keeping things unfussy with natural complexions and hairstylists mostly opting for enhancing each model’s personality. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 27 Jan. 2025 In the wake of L.A.’s wildfires, Black hairstylists and barbers are providing free hair services. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025 Designers and hairstylists have begun embracing the look once more, with runway shows and celebrity appearances featuring updated takes on the classic side part. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hairstylist 

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairstylist was in 1934

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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hairstylist

noun
hair·​styl·​ist -ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
hairstyling
-ˌstī-liŋ
noun
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