hairstyle

noun

ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce hairstyle (audio)
Definition of hairstylenext
as in hairdo
a style or arrangement of hair the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself

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Recent Examples of hairstyle The dramatic hairstyle topped off a black Kilian Kerner gown draped in an oversized, textured coat with exaggerated balloon sleeves and an equally puffy shawl collar. — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026 Many fans from all over the world who have been packing stadiums across North America are embracing colorful hairstyles, face painting and elaborate outfits to cheer on their national teams. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Screenshots show the '55 Vapid Stanier and a matching garage, throwback outfits and hairstyles, and a gun skin patterned after Tommy Vercetti's palm-tree button-up shirt. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The men’s hairstyles, and often their physiognomies, frequently seem to converge on the canonical portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstyle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
  1. hairdo
  2. haircut
  3. ponytail
  4. coiffure
Noun
  • While there was much for fans to take in, her drastic new hairdo took the (birthday) cake.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • In a video shared by Cécred on Father’s Day, founder Beyoncé Knowles-Carter revealed the motivation behind her husband’s new hairdo and the products that’ve helped the health of his curls throughout the process.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 June 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • Typically, the moment of growing out a short haircut is one of deep crisis.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • While the extra inches can help ease up curl and wave patterns, Emily Heser, a senior stylist at Benjamin Salon in New York, notes that removing weight throughout can offer more movement, regardless of the haircut.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of haircut
Noun
  • Standing next to the former president, Michelle styled her signature waist-grazing braids in a high ponytail with loose tendrils framing her glam.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Her clip-on ponytail, which quickly became a look fans copied when attending the tour, according to a 1990 edition of PEOPLE's Style Watch.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of ponytail
Noun
  • His attention to coiffure, Anthony Bailey points out, was exceptional.
    — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 June 2026
Definition of coiffure

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