hairstyle

noun

hair·​style ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio)
variants or less commonly hair style
plural hairstyles also hair styles
: the way in which someone's hair is cut and arranged : hairdo
Because there's a relaxed elegance to this hairstyle, it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.Jennifer Tzeses
To update her hairstyle and to highlight her radiant face, Tawanda's bangs, sides and back were cropped short …, then shaped to eliminate bulk.Beryl Meyer
Hamilton said he likes to help clients find modern and trendy hair stylesAndrew Maciejewski

Examples of hairstyle in a Sentence

the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself
Recent Examples on the Web Committed to fostering a more inclusive world, Lego will offer seven skin tones, 60 hairstyles, and more than 90 outfits to choose from, including items from Pharrell’s fashion line, Billionaire Boys Club. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2024 She was asked if that would be her hairstyle for castings. Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024 On the red carpet, Brunson spoke with style correspondent Zanna Roberts Rassi about her new short hairstyle in footage that was broadcast the following day on Today with Hoda and Jenna. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024 One of the night’s performers, Cabello took the opportunity to debut a shorter hairstyle — the Birkin bob. Mikelle Street, WWD, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hairstyle 

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Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairstyle was in 1871

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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstyle. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

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hairstyle

noun
hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio)
: hairdo

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