hairstyle
hairstyle — noun
1. a particular way of cutting, shaping, or wearing your hair so that it has a cert
a particular way of cutting, shaping, or wearing your hair so that it has a certain appearance or look
Theo chose a simple hairstyle for his cousin's outdoor wedding in July.
collocation: simple hairstyle / choose a hairstyle
Priya's new hairstyle took the hairdresser over an hour to create.
possessive: [name]'s + new hairstyle
Yara searched online for trendy hairstyles to show her stylist.
collocation: trendy hairstyles
The curly hairstyle that Ines chose for the party turned out beautifully.
relative clause modifying 'hairstyle'
Nadia spent an hour trying to copy the hairstyle from her favourite film star.
spend time + trying to copy + hairstyle
- new hairstyle
- simple hairstyle
- trendy hairstyle
- short hairstyle
- long hairstyle
- classic hairstyle
- modern hairstyle
- favourite hairstyle
- haircut
focuses on the cutting action and resulting length/shape; 'hairstyle' is broader (includes braids, updos, curls without cutting)
- hairdo
informal, often used for a styled or elaborate arrangement, especially for a special occasion
- cut
very informal, refers mainly to the shape given by cutting rather than overall styling
Common Mistakes
Common collocations
Nouns
- hairstyle change
- hairstyle trend
- hairstyle choice
Phrases
- change one's hairstyle
- try a new hairstyle
- wear a hairstyle
Prepositions
- with a hairstyle