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
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Ahead, pro hairstylists share their techniques for achieving this timeless look, plus the best tips for making your fluffy bob last as long as possible.
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Cruz often works with hair and makeup artist Pablo Iglesias and celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos; however, it’s not confirmed either talents contributed to her Wednesday hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Together with kabuki hairstylist Tadashi Nishimatsu — Kyoko Toyokawa did the film’s non-performance hair and makeup — Hibino blended faithful Edo era references with visual distinctions between characters.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Celebrity hairstylist and Dove partner Lacy Redway says to go bouncy with your curls for 2026.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
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Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Cruz often works with hair and makeup artist Pablo Iglesias and celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos; however, it’s not confirmed either talents contributed to her Wednesday hair.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Together with kabuki hairstylist Tadashi Nishimatsu — Kyoko Toyokawa did the film’s non-performance hair and makeup — Hibino blended faithful Edo era references with visual distinctions between characters.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Celebrity hairstylist and Dove partner Lacy Redway says to go bouncy with your curls for 2026.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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