hairstylist

noun

ˈher-ˌstī-list How to pronounce hairstylist (audio)
Definition of hairstylistnext
as in stylist
a person who cuts and arranges hair the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo

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Recent Examples of hairstylist What’s happening Celebrity hairstylists are putting specific hair oils on the record across major beauty publications. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 For example, hairstylist Jaime Leigh McIntosh avoided using hot tools when styling Pugh’s wigs. — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 Celebrity hairstylist Aurora Friedman told Vogue that the appeal of K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil is its chemistry. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Meet the expert Janet Zeitoun is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Janet Jackson and Natalie Cole. — Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
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  1. stylist
  2. barber
Noun
  • The model called upon a team of stylists to turn her into the creepy and scaly figure of Greek myth.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2026
  • For the event, Mirren and her stylist Lee Harris created a monochrome pink look with a spotlight shone on a Martin Grant gown.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylist
Noun
  • Vic Blends is an acclaimed barber and entrepreneur with more than 25 million social media followers.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As bystanders rushed to her aid, a local barber pulled the driver from the car, detaining him until police arrived.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of barber

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