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
Recent Examples on the Web
Palmer did double duty as host and performer at the 2026 Billboard Women in Music Awards and absolutely lit up the red carpet pre-show with a gorgeous twist on her go-to copper hair color, styled by hairstylist Ashanti Lation.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026
The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
These Allswifit Slip-On Sneakers earned a seal of acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, along with glowing reviews from hairstylists, healthcare workers, and Disney park-goers alike.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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