hairstylist
hairstylist — noun
1. Someone who cuts, styles, and treats clients' hair as their paid job, usually at
Someone who cuts, styles, and treats clients' hair as their paid job, usually at a salon.
Leila has worked as a hairstylist in a busy downtown salon for two years.
collocation: work as a + job title
Ravi asked his hairstylist for a simple cut that was quick to fix each morning.
pattern: someone + told + [job] + clause describing request
A hairstylist often spends the whole day standing while working with customers.
The new hairstylist at the shop near the park gave Kofi a very clean look.
- hairdresser
more common in British English; focuses on washing, cutting, and drying hair
- stylist
shorter, informal form; can also refer to fashion or interior stylists
- barber
specializes in cutting men's hair and shaving; a different profession
用法筆記
In North American English, 'hairstylist' is the more common term. In British English, 'hairdresser' is used more often, though 'hairstylist' is also understood. Unlike 'barber', a hairstylist typically works on all hair types and lengths.