hairstylist

American  

[hair-stahy-list] / ˈhɛərˌstaɪ lɪst /

Or hair stylist

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• hair styling noun
• hairstyling noun

Etymology

Origin of hairstylist

First recorded in 1930–35; hair + stylist

Example Sentences

Crew members in cargo pants prepare scenery on stage, the costume department steams dresses and hairstylists comb wigs in a basement room backstage.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

A second accomplice who fled with Baker in the hairstylist’s Porsche was unknown until last October when authorities arrested Austin, an Oregon probation officer.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Pittuck-Bennett, who works in advertising, made videos throughout the process with Michael, who is a hairstylist, to help others navigate surrogacy with "less complications".

From BBC