cosmetology
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gy
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
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Before embarking on a stellar music career, the Queen of Motown enrolled in cosmetology school as a teenager, jeujing up clients before eventually becoming our muse.
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Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Williams, who works as a barber instructor and operates a cosmetology school, wants to push for policies strengthening small businesses.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Owners of Texas cosmetology schools in immigrant-heavy communities told the Statesman the change has already slashed enrollment, in some cases cutting it by more than half.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
In 1997, she was arrested for braiding without a cosmetology license.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
Williams, who works as a barber instructor and operates a cosmetology school, wants to push for policies strengthening small businesses.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Owners of Texas cosmetology schools in immigrant-heavy communities told the Statesman the change has already slashed enrollment, in some cases cutting it by more than half.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
In 1997, she was arrested for braiding without a cosmetology license.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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