cosmetologist

noun

cos·me·tol·o·gist | \ ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist

Definition of cosmetologist

: 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

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From a free-market perspective, the consequences of licensure requirements for ride-sharing are little different than similar requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, taxidermists, food-truck operators, florists and numerous other occupations. — Jason L. Riley, WSJ, "Getting Around Is About to Get Harder for Minorities," 14 Aug. 2018 But unlike cosmetologists, hair braiders don’t cut hair, mix and apply chemicals, or do other dangerous work. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "A Hair-Brained Veto," 27 Aug. 2018 His father was a union official and his mother a cosmetologist. — James R. Hagerty, WSJ, "Robert Danzig Survived a Bleak Childhood and Rose to Lead Hearst Newspapers," 18 Aug. 2018 In total, $18,375 in fines have been doled out to nail businesses and cosmetologists in and around Houston, according to a Chron.com analysis of all 2018 Houston data publicly available by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). — Fernando Alfonso Iii, Houston Chronicle, "Harris County nail salons cited for infractions so far in 2018," 23 Apr. 2018 Life as a cosmetologist was tough before the surgery, but now Andrea can handle the long days standing on her feet. — Trihealth, Cincinnati.com, "Making the most of being mom – how weight loss surgery changed Andrea’s life," 29 June 2018 Krajnyak was a mother of one and a cosmetologist who had just returned to California after visiting family in her native Hungary. — Washington Post, "Man charged after California blast held without bail," 23 May 2018 The highest-earning external agents for the investments were a firm called Knowles Systems Inc. and its chief executive and co-owner, cosmetologist Lynette Robbins, according to an SEC lawsuit filing. — Jean Eaglesham And Coulter Jones, WSJ, "A Private-Market Deal Gone Bad: Sketchy Brokers, Bilked Seniors and a Cosmetologist," 7 May 2018 Krajnyak, 48, a cosmetologist, had just returned to California after visiting family in her native country. — Michael Balsamo And Amanda Lee Myers, chicagotribune.com, "Ex-boyfriend of California blast victim arrested on explosives charge," 18 May 2018

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