hairstyle

noun

hair·​style ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l 

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 styles …

—Andrew Maciejewski

Synonyms

• coiffure
• cut
• do
• haircut
• hairdo

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

The scene was shot in black and white against a black background, and the contrast between black and white turned out beautifully, especially with the members’ blonde hairstyles. —Irene Kim, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025

Teddi Mellencamp is changing up her hairstyle on a day-to-day basis. —Charna Flam, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025

As for her glam, Tyla added some punk sensibility with her hairstyle, featuring a choppy fringe. —Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025

Iconic sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has been a force on the track, dazzling the world with her lightning speed, electrifying presence and ever-changing vibrant hairstyles for over 15 years. —Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hairstyle

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• lifestyle
• meanwhile

Kids Definition

hairstyle

noun

hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l 

: hairdo