hairstylist
noun
hair·styl·ist
ˈher-ˌstī-list 
variants
or less commonly hair stylist
plural hairstylists also hair stylists
: a person whose occupation is the cutting and arranging of hair : hairdresser
especially
: a person who does creative cutting and styling of hair
Examples of hairstylist in a Sentence
the hairstylist fashioned the model's hair into an elegant updo
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Jessica Gillin, celebrity senior hairstylist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio (whose clients also include Kaia Gerber, Kendall Jenner, and Bella Hadid) was able to bring Ratajkowski’s hair back to a wearable everyday look.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
Erivo has fond memories of perfecting the iconic wig Elphaba wears throughout the movie, mentioning hairstylist Sim Camps.
—Arabella Hau, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The micro bob — a cut that hits the angle of your jaw — is the hottest trend in terms of length, says Zoe Adams, an international hairstylist at Taylor Taylor London.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
While hairstylist Sandrine Diah liked to use Got2b Glued Freeze Blasting Spray for Cardi B’s asymmetrical bang, Malcolm Marquez’s hair piece on Doechii was inspired by finger waves, using TGIN’s Setting Foam and Curl Elongating Gel.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
Erivo has fond memories of perfecting the iconic wig Elphaba wears throughout the movie, mentioning hairstylist Sim Camps.
—Arabella Hau, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The micro bob — a cut that hits the angle of your jaw — is the hottest trend in terms of length, says Zoe Adams, an international hairstylist at Taylor Taylor London.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
While hairstylist Sandrine Diah liked to use Got2b Glued Freeze Blasting Spray for Cardi B’s asymmetrical bang, Malcolm Marquez’s hair piece on Doechii was inspired by finger waves, using TGIN’s Setting Foam and Curl Elongating Gel.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Hairstylist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairstylist. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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