cosmetologist

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person licensed to provide cosmetic treatments to the hair, skin, and nails : one trained in cosmetology : beautician
If you're using … any medication that might make you skin more sensitive, be sure to tell your cosmetologist.Kathleen Conway Engles

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The women include seamstresses, cosmetologists, and shop owners selling groceries, spices, produce, and other handmade goods. Robin Ryan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 No cosmetology services without a license In the Wolverine State, only licensed cosmetologists can provide anyone outside immediate family members with a haircut, with or without payment. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024 After 44 years as a cosmetologist, West Allis resident Linda Minckler recently opened an online bracelet business to support causes close to her heart. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024 Others chimed in that Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, is a licensed cosmetologist who used to manage a hair salon and surely passed her hair care knowledge onto her daughter. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cosmetologist 

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cosmetologist was in 1926

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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

cosmetologist

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist ˌkäz-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)
cosmetology
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noun

Medical Definition

cosmetologist

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist -ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)

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