Definition

A person who cuts, colors, and styles hair for clients.

Example

She went to the hairstylist to get a new haircut for the summer.

Conversation

I just got my hair done by a new hairstylist in town.

Oh really? How did it turn out?

I love it! She really knows how to make styles pop.

That's awesome! I need to find a good hairstylist too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hairstylist → It is formed from "hair" (from Old English *haer*, meaning the fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals) and "stylist" (from Greek *stylos*, meaning pillar or support, and the suffix "-ist" meaning one who practices or specializes in). The word "hairstylist" refers to a person who specializes in styling hair.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who specializes in working with 'hair' and is a 'stylist' — that's why a hairstylist is someone who styles hair.

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