stylist
UK: ˈstaɪlɪst | US: ˈstaɪlɪst
n. a person who designs or advises on styles, especially in fashion or hair
n. a person skilled in creating or maintaining a particular aesthetic or artistic style
stylist = styl<mode or manner> + ist<one who practices>
- styl<mode or manner>: Derived from Latin stilus (a pointed instrument for writing, later extended to mean "manner of expression"). Evolved into Old French style, referring to literary or artistic style.
- ist<one who practices>: A suffix of Greek origin (-istes), used in English to denote a person specializing in a field or activity.
Etymology Origin:
The word stylist emerged in the early 19th century, combining style (rooted in the Latin concept of stilus as a tool for shaping expression) with the agentive suffix -ist. Originally tied to literary or artistic craftsmanship, it later expanded to fashion and design, reflecting the idea of shaping visual or aesthetic "modes."
The celebrity stylist curated a bold look for the red carpet event.
She hired a hair stylist to transform her outdated haircut.
As a interior stylist, he focuses on minimalist designs.
The magazine featured an interview with a renowned fashion stylist.
A good stylist understands how to enhance their client’s natural features.