cosmetology

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 

: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails

Examples of cosmetology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aside from cosmetology, Traelynn loved to dance, and had been involved with cheerleading through the school since 7th grade. —Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025

Magnet programs include culinary arts, cosmetology, environmental technology, law and public policy, visual arts and even education. —Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025

Barber and cosmetology certificates require 50 credit hours, or 1,500 clock hours mandated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. —Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025

Arizona remains as one of the 42 states that do not mandate textured hair training in cosmetology school licensing, in comparison to one of the few states like California who passed a law in 2024 to change that. —Milca Elvira Chacon, AZCentral.com, 10 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French cosmétologie, from cosmétique cosmetic (from English cosmetic) + -logie -logy

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cosmetology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology
• egyptology

Medical Definition

cosmetology

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gy -jē 

plural cosmetologies

: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails