hairstylist
noun
hair·styl·ist
ˈher-ˌstī-list 
variants
or less commonly hair stylist
plural hairstylists also hair stylists
: a person whose occupation is the cutting and arranging of hair : hairdresser
especially
: a person who does creative cutting and styling of hair
Examples of hairstylist in a Sentence
the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
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The hairstylist’s caption was written under a video showing the remains of Cole’s home post fire on Instagram.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Awards shows aren’t just about privileged celebrities, but also about the thousands of everyday people who make their livings in support roles — caterers, bartenders, limo drivers, hairstylists, make-up artists and many more.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
The legendary hairstylist Sam McKnight was one of the commenters on my story this week, writing graciously in response to a beloved colleague who shared their offense at my headline.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
Celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak, who also works with celebs like Zoe Saldaña and Juno Temple, rose to the challenge in unveiling Stone’s style to the world at last night’s awards show.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Awards shows aren’t just about privileged celebrities, but also about the thousands of everyday people who make their livings in support roles — caterers, bartenders, limo drivers, hairstylists, make-up artists and many more.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
The legendary hairstylist Sam McKnight was one of the commenters on my story this week, writing graciously in response to a beloved colleague who shared their offense at my headline.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 8 Jan. 2025
Celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak, who also works with celebs like Zoe Saldaña and Juno Temple, rose to the challenge in unveiling Stone’s style to the world at last night’s awards show.
—Ashley Davis, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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