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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In a statement to ABC 30, Mina's sister, Jessica Rodriguez, said Mina was in the process of going back to cosmetology school and finishing her career.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
This fall, Aveda announced plans to move its cosmetology school there.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 25 Nov. 2024
According to posts shared on social media, Gaskin had recently earned her cosmetology license.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2024
Now, New York State is continuing the momentum with a new law that requires all cosmetology schools in the region to make natural hair education a part of the general curriculum.
—Kayla Greaves, Allure, 7 Aug. 2024
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
This fall, Aveda announced plans to move its cosmetology school there.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 25 Nov. 2024
According to posts shared on social media, Gaskin had recently earned her cosmetology license.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2024
Now, New York State is continuing the momentum with a new law that requires all cosmetology schools in the region to make natural hair education a part of the general curriculum.
—Kayla Greaves, Allure, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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