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 Like many 12-year-olds, the girl enjoyed filming videos for TikTok and trying different hairstyles. — Rosie Cima, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Once again, Dream, Chicago and True wore matching traditional dresses and sported the same hairstyles — this time making sure to get a group family photo with Kim, Khloé, and Jenner, 70. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2026 Indeed, this wasn’t the only episode that featured the messy, minimalist hairstyle; the look was favored across the six-season show, which premiered in 2007, and seen on a slew of characters. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Half-up, half-down goddess braids One of the classic ways to keep your box braids out of your face, half-up, half-down hairstyles, which are especially stunning on curly goddess styles. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstyle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairstyle
  1. hairdo
  2. haircut
  3. ponytail
  4. coiffure
Noun
  • The way to achieve the hairdo is by focusing the volume at the crown of the head.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And that includes taking his signature hairdo and slapping it on an airline.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of hairdo
Noun
  • Is liking the picture of your recently single friend’s bold new haircut on Instagram necessary?
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That’s obviously not fair to the workers, or to the consumers who cannot hand off their haircuts to AI agents.
    — Nathan Bruschi, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of haircut
Noun
  • For Grande, whose ponytail has long been as recognizable as her voice, the new look is a playful departure that still stays true to her vibe.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Complementing her statement jacket with a pair of jeans, the star styled her ultra-long braids into a high ponytail and bedazzled her weekday look with several shimmering earrings.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 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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