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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.—Kathleen Conway Engles
Examples of cosmetologist in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
His wife Alejandra, a cosmetologist, borrowed one of his spaces to give a makeup class.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
Others rebutted 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, 22 Apr. 2024
Maya Smith, a licensed cosmetologist and founder of The Doux, shares that breakage can manifest in different ways: split ends, thinning strands, and excessive shedding.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
Moody was sentenced to life in prison plus thirty years for first-degree murder for kidnapping, raping and strangling the 17-year-old high school soccer star who dreamed of becoming a nurse or cosmetologist, the Democrat & Chronicle reports.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
If the bill passes, only cosmetologists who color or cut hair would need a license and people who strictly style would not.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024
Rochelle is an influencer and cosmetologist who shares details of Brandon's game days and beauty tips on her social media profiles.
—Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Stella Body, 70, said she was technically retired but continues to work full-time as a cosmetologist to afford the rising prices.
—Lucía Cholakian Herrera Sarah Pabst, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024
Autumn Estelle is a makeup artist, cosmetologist, and brow expert for Benefit Cosmetics.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 14 Dec. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near cosmetologist
Cite this Entry
“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
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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Medical Definition
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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