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styler

styler

5.8
A person who cuts and shapes hair as a job
  • noun
  • /ˈstaɪlər/
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  • As a professional styler, she transformed her clients' hair for special events.

Examples

  • The styler recommended a new haircut that would flatter my face shape.

  • To become a successful styler, you need to stay updated on the latest hair trends.

  • He booked an appointment with a styler to prepare for the wedding.

  • Many stylers attend workshops to keep up with the latest trends.

  • The new styler at the salon is known for her creative haircuts.

  • My sister is a talented styler.

  • Have you seen the new styler at the salon?

Synonyms

hairdresser
vsstyler
71 1.0

A person who cuts and styles hair

places more emphasis on arranging and shaping hair than on beauty services
stylist
vsstyler
21 2.8

A person who cuts hair and makes it look nice

is more general, covering any professional who arranges hair
hairstylist
vsstyler
12 2.1

A person who cuts and styles hair to make it look nice

is broader and less focused on creative design work
beautician
vsstyler
11 3.4

A person who gives beauty treatments like hair styling and facials

is limited to hair arranging and cutting rather than broad beauty care
coiffeur
vsstyler
1 9.1

A man who cuts and styles hair in a salon

is non-gendered and may not imply upscale service
haircutter
vsstyler
1 1.8

A person who cuts other people's hair for a living

includes shaping and arranging hair as well as just cutting
coiffeuse
vsstyler
  • Archaic
9.9

A woman who cuts and styles hair in a salon

is neutral on gender, covering any professional who arranges hair

Antonyms

175 3.5

Done by someone who is not a professional and shows little skill

46 3.4

A person new to an activity who has little experience

How Skilled

stylist
21 2.8
styler
5.8
trainee
50 2.4

Surface Forms

styler singular
stylers plural

Morphology

styler = style (transparent) = style + er

A regular agentive formation from the verb 'style' giving a person who styles; straightforward and predictable for learners.

Etymology

Styler comes from the word style plus the ending -er (meaning 'one who does'), so a styler is someone who makes hair into a particular 'style' — think of a hairdresser or stylist who creates a new look.