hairstyling

noun

hair·​styl·​ing ˈher-ˌstī-liŋ 

1

: the work of cutting and arranging people's hair : the work of a hairstylist

… Brussels-born hairstylist Louis Ghewy moved to London to pursue a career in hairstyling.

—Tish Weinstock

2

: the act or result of cutting or arranging hair into a particular look or style

Salon chairs might recline but as they're mainly for hairstyling and makeup, it's not a necessity.

—Kay Braeburn

[Artist Reveca] Torres and [artist Mariam] Paré used makeup, hairstyling and clothing to resemble [Frida] Kahlo …

—Burt Constable

—often used before another noun

hairstyling products

Okay, here's your daily reminder that switching up your hairstyling routine doesn't need to be a daunting task.

—Ruby Buddemeyer and Sami Roberts

Examples of hairstyling in a Sentence

the latest trends in hairstyling

Recent Examples on the Web

Wicked’s 10 nominations this year were best picture, best actress (Cynthia Erivo), best supporting actress (Ariana Grande), best costume design, best film editing, best makeup and hairstyling, best production design, best original score, best sound and best visual effects. —Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2025

But the film only picked up one win for best makeup and hairstyling. —Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025

In addition to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who are nominated for best actress and best supporting actress, respectively, for Wicked, the movie was also nominated for makeup and hairstyling, costumes, and visual effects, as well as for best picture at the 2025 Oscars. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025

Wicked also earned recognition in the makeup and hairstyling, original score, and visual effects categories. —Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for hairstyling

• beguiling
• compiling
• profiling
• refiling
• reviling
• stockpiling
• unsmiling
• filing
• piling
• smiling
• styling
• tiling