hairstyling

noun

hair·styl·ing ˈher-ˌstī-liŋ

: the work of cutting and arranging people's hair : the work of a hairstylist

… Brussels-born hairstylist Louis Ghewy moved to London to pursue a career in hairstyling.—

Tish Weinstock

: the act or result of cutting or arranging hair into a particular look or style

Salon chairs might recline but as they're mainly for hairstyling and makeup, it's not a necessity.—

Kay Braeburn

[Artist Reveca] Torres and [artist Mariam] Paré used makeup, hairstyling and clothing to resemble [Frida] Kahlo …—

Burt Constable

—often used before another noun

hairstyling products

Okay, here's your daily reminder that switching up your hairstyling routine doesn't need to be a daunting task.—

Ruby Buddemeyer and Sami Roberts

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While those films underperformed, Robert Eggers’ vampire film Nosferatu received more nominations than expected with four nods (for cinematography, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and production design). —

Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025 Coming off of The Northman, which didn’t receive any nominations in 2023, Nosferatu being nominated for costume design, cinematography, production design and makeup and hairstyling is a step for more recognition of the crafts in Eggers’ films. —

Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2025 The film was also nominated in below-the-line crafts, including for cinematography, editing, sound design, music, stage design, costume design and makeup and hairstyling. —

Matt Minton, Variety, 19 Jan. 2025 Multiple stations will be set up for haircuts, hairstyling and braids. —

Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for hairstyling