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 of hairstyle

• hairdo
• haircut
• ponytail
• coiffure

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

In 2023, Mirren commanded the Cannes Film Festival with an electric blue hairstyle that was the cherry on top to her dreamy fairytale look. —Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Short hairstyles are easier to manage for thick hair, which can be tricky to style or put up. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Zendaya complemented her partner by wearing a black Christopher Cowan minidress and Christian Louboutin heels, paired with a slicked back hairstyle. —Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Braids are one of the most versatile hairstyles, offering everything from quick accent plaits to longer-lasting protective styles like knotless braids. —Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 14 June 2026

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