cosmetologist

as in beautician
US a person whose job is to give beauty treatments to women by washing and cutting hair, applying makeup, etc.

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Recent Examples of cosmetologist 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 Their mom Leslie, a cosmetologist, was busy at work touching up their grandma's hair when the soldiers walked in to surprise her. Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for cosmetologist

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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cosmetologist. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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