hairstylist

American

[hair-stahy-list] / ˈhɛərˌstaɪ lɪst /

Or hair stylist

noun

a person who arranges or cuts hair; hairdresser.

Other Word Forms

hair styling noun
hairstyling noun

Etymology

Origin of hairstylist

First recorded in 1930–35; hair + stylist

Example Sentences

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At the time I was working as a hairstylist, a career I’d fallen into after dropping out of college in my early 20s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Portland, Ore., hairstylist now pays a $229 premium with a deductible of approximately $11,000.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

Mr Pittuck-Bennett, who works in advertising, made videos throughout the process with Michael, who is a hairstylist, to help others navigate surrogacy with "less complications".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2025

Suzanne is a sought-after hairstylist in Orange County, and she had been listening very closely to her clients, many of whom are politically conservative.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2024

In fifth grade, he claimed that Rihanna was his cousin and that his mom was on the road with her, working as her hairstylist.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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