as in stylist
a person who cuts and arranges hair the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo

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Recent Examples of hairstylist During the Daily Front Row's 9th Annual Fashion Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 24, the Rhode founder was honored with the Beauty Innovator Award, presented by hairstylist and OUAI co-founder Jen Atkin. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The agency recently signed celeb hairstylist Jay Birmingham, who is best known for his work with A-listers such as Khloé Kardashian, Maya Jama and Eva Longoria. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025 Celebrity hairstylist Davontae Washington, who tapped into something spiritual, glamorous, and unapologetically feminine. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 William Whatley, a celebrity hairstylist and creative education director at Scruples Hair Care in Las Vegas, says the trend is rooted in practicality. Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstylist
Noun
  • The legendary icon wore a sweeping white gown adorned with sparkling crystals and silver beading, designed in collaboration with Nigerian-American fashion stylist Ugo Mozie.
    Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
  • Celebrity stylist Jessica Paster is speaking out about an incident that occurred ahead of the 2025 Met Gala.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • While some barbers are seen wielding buzzing electric clippers, others are freestyling with just a pair of hairdressing scissors and, hopefully, a steady hand.
    Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Several people were detained in a drug raid at a Little Haiti barber shop Wednesday morning, according to Miami police.
    Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylist. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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