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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Celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos—who just gave Gigi Hadid her new flippy bob—had a vision for an up-do that complemented the elegant dress. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025 After conceptualizing the idea, the Emmy-winning star consulted with hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg. Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Referencing a 1997 Gaultier look with a model wearing a boat on top of the head, Saint Sernin tapped hairstylist Guido Palau to soak their hair in gel as if drenched by a tumultuous sea. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Jan. 2025 Take inspiration from this cut by hairstylist Peter Corvington. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 24 Jan. 2025 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 14 Feb. 2025.

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hairstylist

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