cosmetologist
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gist
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist 
: 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.—
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She’s been a licensed cosmetologist for over six years and is widely respected for her natural hair knowledge.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
Practical Tips for the Exhausted Wy Mac, a licensed cosmetologist, empathized with those who may feel too tired to dry their hair.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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Celeste Polanco, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
Practical Tips for the Exhausted Wy Mac, a licensed cosmetologist, empathized with those who may feel too tired to dry their hair.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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cosmetologist
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gist
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)
cosmetology
noun
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cosmetologist
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gist
-ˈtäl-ə-jəst
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)
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