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 Intended as the final step in your styling routine, this multitasking formula is a favorite of New York City hairstylist Temur Hamilton. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 And just as celebrity hairstylist SherriAnn Cole recently advised in Vogue, Clarke resisted the common urge to match her brows to her new blonde hair. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026 Mariah Peoples works as a hairstylist at Salon by Kat in the heart of downtown. Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026 The gold standard, however, already exists and I was turned onto it by Naomi Watts and her hairstylist Robert Vetica. Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hairstylist
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Noun
  • Book the Luxury Shopping Experience Package for special perks, including a pass to South Coast Plaza’s Access VIP Suite, which includes private stylist rooms and complimentary drinks (including champagne).
    Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • These are only a few of the highlights from the actor's watch collection, courtesy of his stylist James Yardley.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Also, licensing hurdles in many states ban people with records from even becoming barbers or mechanics, the very trades that offer the best path to independence.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
  • This used to be Syed Murtaza Sadar’s home in Kabul, on top of the barber shop and public bath that was his family’s business.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026

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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairstylist. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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