hairstyle

noun

hair·​style ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio)
variants or less commonly hair style
plural hairstyles also hair styles
Synonyms of hairstylenext
: the way in which someone's hair is cut and arranged : hairdo
Because there's a relaxed elegance to this hairstyle, it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.—Jennifer Tzeses
To update her hairstyle and to highlight her radiant face, Tawanda's bangs, sides and back were cropped short …, then shaped to eliminate bulk.—Beryl Meyer
Hamilton said he likes to help clients find modern and trendy hair styles …—Andrew Maciejewski

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Examples of hairstyle in a Sentence

the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself
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Her shorter hairstyle was seen as functional by officers’ wives of the period. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 Read on to see which Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have broken the team's hairstyle traditions. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026 According to celebrity hairstylist Sophie Gutterman, opting for curly pixie hairstyles is a great idea for summer and beyond. — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstyle

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairstyle was in 1871

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“Hairstyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstyle. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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