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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Currently 19 and studying cosmetology in Denver after graduating from Basalt High School in 2023, Membreño intends to be a skier for life.
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Her family and high school counselors saw cosmetology as a distraction instead of a career.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024
After her recovery, Tess decided to follow her dreams and relocated to the Big Apple to attend the cosmetology school Make-up Designory.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In addition to free hair services, student and alumni volunteers from the college’s cosmetology department offered free nail and facial services.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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John Meyer, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2025
Her family and high school counselors saw cosmetology as a distraction instead of a career.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 23 Nov. 2024
After her recovery, Tess decided to follow her dreams and relocated to the Big Apple to attend the cosmetology school Make-up Designory.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In addition to free hair services, student and alumni volunteers from the college’s cosmetology department offered free nail and facial services.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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