hairstyling

noun

hair·​styl·​ing ˈher-ˌstī-liŋ 

1

: the work of cutting and arranging people's hair : the work of a hairstylist

… Brussels-born hairstylist Louis Ghewy moved to London to pursue a career in hairstyling.

—Tish Weinstock

2

: the act or result of cutting or arranging hair into a particular look or style

Salon chairs might recline but as they're mainly for hairstyling and makeup, it's not a necessity.

—Kay Braeburn

[Artist Reveca] Torres and [artist Mariam] Paré used makeup, hairstyling and clothing to resemble [Frida] Kahlo …

—Burt Constable

—often used before another noun

hairstyling products

Okay, here's your daily reminder that switching up your hairstyling routine doesn't need to be a daunting task.

—Ruby Buddemeyer and Sami Roberts

Examples of hairstyling in a Sentence

the latest trends in hairstyling

Recent Examples on the Web

The salon, which has been open for more than three decades, offers hairstyling, hair coloring, hair extension, skin care, and smoothing treatments. —Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2024

With hairstyling led by Marco Maranghello, and beauty team led by the Emmy Nominated Vincenza Carovillano, the show felt like a collection from the future. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Beyond Best Host, Drag Race has won across categories recognizing outstanding achievements in costumes, editing, directing, hairstyling, makeup, casting, production design, and of course, the big award, Outstanding Reality Competition Program. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2024

The show’s wins were all in technical craft categories – directing; lighting design/lighting direction; technical direction and camerawork; production design; hairstyling; and makeup. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 2