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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Matthews is a single mom originally from New York who is currently a master cosmetology student at the Elaine Sterling Institute.
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Rashad Williams, CBS News, 1 June 2026
At the same time, for-profit barber, cosmetology and hair braiding trade schools now come with tuition that can exceed $17,000.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Before opening Endless Grind, Beyene did ten years in cosmetology and still owns a beauty shop.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Some are short-term certificate programs, including cosmetology and other vocational training fields.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
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Rashad Williams, CBS News, 1 June 2026
At the same time, for-profit barber, cosmetology and hair braiding trade schools now come with tuition that can exceed $17,000.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Before opening Endless Grind, Beyene did ten years in cosmetology and still owns a beauty shop.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Some are short-term certificate programs, including cosmetology and other vocational training fields.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 May 2026
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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