hairstyle

noun

hair·​style ˈher-ˌstī(-ə)l 

variants or less commonly hair style

plural hairstyles also hair styles

: 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

Synonyms

• coiffure
• cut
• do
• haircut
• hairdo

Examples of hairstyle in a Sentence

the senator's long parade of hairstyles seem to reflect a relentless need to constantly reinvent herself

Recent Examples on the Web

Reveal your new hairstyle when your kids come home from school. —Amanda Rock, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025

Known for her red carpet statements, Cyrus also stepped out with a new hairstyle at this year's Grammys at the beginning of February. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025

The avant-garde hairstyle harmonized perfectly with the actor’s strapless silver mirrored Christian Siriano gown, which also featured a tight-fitting skirt and a dramatic train. —Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025

Girl Asks For Bob, Result Melts Hearts Online By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 An Arizona girl finally got the hairstyle of her dreams, and the result has gone viral. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hairstyle

• argyle
• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• lifestyle
• meanwhile

Kids Definition

hairstyle

noun

hair·​style -ˌstī(ə)l 

: hairdo