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hairstylist

American  
[hair-stahy-list] / ˈhɛərˌstaɪ lɪst /
Or hair stylist

noun

  1. a person who arranges or cuts hair; hairdresser.


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Etymology

Origin of hairstylist

First recorded in 1930–35; hair + stylist

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The 37-year-old hairstylist settled in Soweto, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, found work, built a life and believed he had a future in one of Africa's biggest economies.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

But his "big break" came after being offered the job of Ariana Grande's personal hairstylist while she was filming in London.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

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

Fortunately, I’m related to the best hairstylist in the state, my aunt J. She hooked me up.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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