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 actor admits to Vogue that one of Mancuso's wigs inspired her own current hairstyle. —Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

Her favorite hairstyle: Whatever hair suits your face shape. —Celeste Polanco, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024

Kylie also shared a carousel post on Oct. 17, featuring a selfie with her new black hairstyle among a series of photos revealing her activities over the month so far. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024

Cher debuted a new blond hairstyle on the red carpet at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday in New York. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hairstyle

noun

hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l 

: hairdo