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

Palmer also sported bangs and a voluminous hairstyle. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

Her glam featured a straight hairstyle with a middle part and her makeup included rosy cheeks and a glossy lip for a final touch of semi-old school glamour. —Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024

This was, of course, before another unforgettable look at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, where her hairstyle reminded us of the film Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. —Larry Stansbury, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024

Austin Butler appears to be gearing up for a new role, and is committing to the part with a dramatic new hairstyle. —Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 6 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hairstyle

noun

hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l 

: hairdo