hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist ˈher-ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
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
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Gabby Henderson is a trichologist and hairstylist specializing in natural hair. Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Acre is the brainchild (scalp-child?) of Helen Reavey, who’s not only a hairstylist but Harry Styles’s go-to trichologist. Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024 According to Michelle Cleveland, celebrity hairstylist, extensions artist, educator, and owner of Hair Addict Salon & Extension Bar, colder weather brings a complete vibe change. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2024 These were all topics of conversation at Vogue’s 2024 Forces of Fashion session with hairstylist—no, hair artist—Duffy. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hairstylist 

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hairstylist was in 1934

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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hairstylist

noun
hair·​styl·​ist -ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
hairstyling
-ˌstī-liŋ
noun
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