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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The product is a favorite of celebrity hairstylist Sophie Rose Gutterman.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025
In addition to working with a client’s stylist, Holm also coordinates with their entire glam team—think hairstylists, nail techs and so on—to make sure that no one element is overpowering the others.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With offices in New York, Los Angeles and London, The Wall Group’s team represents fashion stylists, hairstylists, makeup artists, manicurists and production designers.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
For those with long hair, Kelly and hairstylist Jewell Hingorani recommend beginning by parting the hair in the back and bringing all of it forward to land on your collar bone or chest, depending on the length.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025
In addition to working with a client’s stylist, Holm also coordinates with their entire glam team—think hairstylists, nail techs and so on—to make sure that no one element is overpowering the others.
—Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
With offices in New York, Los Angeles and London, The Wall Group’s team represents fashion stylists, hairstylists, makeup artists, manicurists and production designers.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2025
For those with long hair, Kelly and hairstylist Jewell Hingorani recommend beginning by parting the hair in the back and bringing all of it forward to land on your collar bone or chest, depending on the length.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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