hairstylist
noun
hair·styl·ist
ˈher-ˌstī-list 
variants
or less commonly hair stylist
plural hairstylists also hair stylists
: a person whose occupation is the cutting and arranging of hair : hairdresser
especially
: a person who does creative cutting and styling of hair
Examples of hairstylist in a Sentence
the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
Recent Examples on the Web
In Franche, hairstylists use this rule about which types of faces are best suited to fringes.
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Laura Solla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
In Tuesday's premiere that was moderated by Amanda Kloots, guest Chrishell Stause brought her sister Shonda Davisson, and friends including celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and television host Nina Parker.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
In the salon, my hairstylist grabbed a razor blade to give my hair some texture and get rid of the extra weight that had been dragging me down.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2024
McRae styled her long blonde hair in loose waves courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood, who used TRESemmé’s Extra Hold Mousse to achieve the look.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
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Laura Solla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2024
In Tuesday's premiere that was moderated by Amanda Kloots, guest Chrishell Stause brought her sister Shonda Davisson, and friends including celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and television host Nina Parker.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
In the salon, my hairstylist grabbed a razor blade to give my hair some texture and get rid of the extra weight that had been dragging me down.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2024
McRae styled her long blonde hair in loose waves courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood, who used TRESemmé’s Extra Hold Mousse to achieve the look.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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