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 1997, she was arrested for braiding without a cosmetology license.
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Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The woman claims that Magalhaes Pereira lacked the proper licensure and education to perform cosmetic and aesthetic procedures and that Silva Pereira was negligent in verifying Magalhaes Pereira’s licenses for cosmetology and injector certifications for aesthetic treatments.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programs offer students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills aligned with trades like IT, cosmetology and culinary arts.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The brand, in partnership with BeyGood, awarded $500,000 to 25 cosmetology students and 25 salon owners in need in its first round and has since continued the scholarship program.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The woman claims that Magalhaes Pereira lacked the proper licensure and education to perform cosmetic and aesthetic procedures and that Silva Pereira was negligent in verifying Magalhaes Pereira’s licenses for cosmetology and injector certifications for aesthetic treatments.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Career and Technical Education, or CTE, programs offer students the opportunity to learn hands-on skills aligned with trades like IT, cosmetology and culinary arts.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The brand, in partnership with BeyGood, awarded $500,000 to 25 cosmetology students and 25 salon owners in need in its first round and has since continued the scholarship program.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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