aesthetician

noun

aes·​the·​ti·​cian ˌes-thə-ˈti-shən 

variants or less commonly esthetician

1

: a specialist in aesthetics (see aesthetic entry 2 sense 1)

Encountering such designs, we have the aestheticians to tell us that they are rhythmic ways of filling space and of pleasing the eye.

—Guy Davenport

For the aesthetician, wildlife art is an enigma of stability in a century of ever-changing trends.

—Chuck Wechsler

2

: a person licensed to provide cosmetic skin care treatments and services (such as facials, hair removal, and makeup application)

In a dark booth at the back of the beauty salon, the aesthetician put me on a table and applied a series of ointments to my face, some cool, some warmed.

—Phyllis Rose

But instead of hot wax, the aesthetician smooths a heated preparation of sugar, lemon juice, water, and sometimes glycerin over the skin before pulling it off with either her fingers or a strip of cloth.

—Valerie Monroe

Examples of aesthetician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With over 25 years of experience, Linda Ross is the referral-only aesthetician trusted by Aubrey Plaza, America Ferrera, Bebe Rexha, and Uzo Aduba. —Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025

The facial begins with a medical probe, administered by a Dior aesthetician, that measures your skin’s levels of hydration, elasticity, and collagen—and guides what Akram does next. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025

Don’t be surprised if people start asking you for your aesthetician’s phone number in two months. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

The founder partnered with local professional aesthetician Toni Thomas to co-host events and amplify reach. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

aesthetic(s) + -ian entry 1

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for aesthetician

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition