hairstyling

/ˈher-ˌstī-liŋ/ (ame, mw)

hairstyling — noun

1. the job of cutting, colouring, drying, or arranging people's hair to create an a

1.名詞B1
釋義

the job of cutting, colouring, drying, or arranging people's hair to create an attractive look, as a paid occupation.

例句

After finishing high school, Mei-Ling studied hairstyling at a vocational college.

study + at [institution]

Theo opened his own salon because he wanted to focus on creative hairstyling.

creative hairstyling

同義詞
  • hairdressing

    more traditional term, often used for salon-based cutting, washing, and setting

  • cosmetology

    broader field that also includes skincare, makeup, and nail care

用法筆記

This sense refers to the profession or activity as a whole. For the person who does this work, use hairstylist.

常見錯誤

❌She studied hairstyle at college.
✅She studied hairstyling at college.
💡hairstyle means a particular look, while hairstyling is the skill or profession.

2. the particular way that someone's hair has been cut, shaped, and arranged, seen

2.名詞B2
釋義

the particular way that someone's hair has been cut, shaped, and arranged, seen as the finished look or design.

例句

Sophie's elegant hairstyling for the wedding took over two hours to complete.

elegant hairstyling

At the fashion show, Nadia admired the intricate hairstyling on the models.

同義詞
  • hairstyle

    refers to the look itself rather than the act of creating it

  • coiffure

    formal or literary term for an elaborate hairstyle

用法筆記

This sense focuses on the appearance and design of the finished hairstyle. For the profession or general activity, see sense 1 (JOB OR PROFESSION).

常見錯誤

❌I need to learn new hairstylings for my clients.
✅I need to learn new hairstyling techniques for my clients.
💡hairstyling is uncountable; use a countable noun like technique or style for individual variations.