Synonyms

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

Seeing the demand for afro hair care after finishing her law degree, Adora Lawrence switched careers and became a hairstylist for all types of hair.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

During cross-examination, defense attorney Leonard Levine made Austin explain how he had changed his story from when he was initially taken into custody and told police that they intended only to rough up the hairstylist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2025

Mirian, a hairstylist, hears that Maria Isabel has bought hair dye for herself and Gloria’s daughters.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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