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Synonyms

hairstyle

American  
Or hair style

noun

  1. a style of cutting, arranging, or combing the hair; hairdo; coiffure.

hairstyle British  
/ ˈhɛəˌstaɪl /

noun

  1. a particular mode of arranging, cutting, or setting the hair

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Other Word Forms

  • hairstylist noun

Etymology

Origin of hairstyle

First recorded in 1910–15; hair + style

Example Sentences

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Kim Ju Ae’s “half-updo” mirrors the hairstyle favored by her mother, North Korea’s first lady, Ri Sol Ju.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Showing her own style with her streaked "Halo" hairstyle, she opened her competition by winning the team title.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Each highlights Mary’s professional evolution and, of course, her changing wardrobe and hairstyle.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Her frizzy hairstyle and lasso try celebration have attracted attention, resulting in the Red Roses selling red cowboy hats.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Same hairstyle that he dyes a different color for each Hunger Games.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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