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Hairstylist

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Definition: A hairstylist cuts, styles and colors hair. He or she may also shampoo hair and massage and treat the scalp.

See Cosmetologists, Hairdressers and Related Jobs: Career Information for information about becoming a hairstylist.

Also Known As: hairdresser, barber, cosmetologist, beautician
Alternate Spellings: hair stylist
Examples:
She went to the hairstylist and asked for a brand new hairdo.

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