hairstylist

noun

hair·​styl·​ist ˈher-ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
variants or less commonly hair stylist
plural hairstylists also hair stylists
Synonyms of hairstylistnext
: a person whose occupation is the cutting and arranging of hair : hairdresser
especially : a person who does creative cutting and styling of hair

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the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
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To recreate the look, ask your hairstylist for a blunt, one-length bob with no layers, cut to skim the base of your neck. — Jacqueline Kilikita, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Since Lawrence began acting, the red carpet glam process has become much more intensive, often requiring hours with stylists, makeup artists and hairstylists perfecting their clients’ looks. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Grande let the new look speak for herself, captioning the photos with a simple heart and tagging hairstylist Brandon Pietsch. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026 For example, hairstylist Jaime Leigh McIntosh avoided using hot tools when styling Pugh’s wigs. — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairstylist was in 1934

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hairstylist

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