hairstylist

American

[hair-stahy-list] / ˈhɛərˌstaɪ lɪst /

Or hair stylist

noun

a person who arranges or cuts hair; hairdresser.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of hairstylist

First recorded in 1930–35; hair + stylist

Example Sentences

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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

Together with kabuki hairstylist Tadashi Nishimatsu — Kyoko Toyokawa did the film’s non-performance hair and makeup — Hibino blended faithful Edo era references with visual distinctions between characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

In sixth grade, he said his mom was on tour with Beyonce as her hairstylist.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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