cosmetologist
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gist
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist 
: 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.—
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Consequently, a cosmetologist can now paint someone’s nails as an independent contractor while a manicurist cannot.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
More than half the states require a cosmetologist to have 1,500 hours of schooling.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Budget cuts Parents who want to save some money by cutting their kids’ hair can put away the bowls: The Campbell Express Library is hosting a hairstylist and licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience who will demonstrate how anyone can cut hair.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The style was designed and executed by hair cosmetologist Lesley-ann Snobb.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
More than half the states require a cosmetologist to have 1,500 hours of schooling.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Budget cuts Parents who want to save some money by cutting their kids’ hair can put away the bowls: The Campbell Express Library is hosting a hairstylist and licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience who will demonstrate how anyone can cut hair.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The style was designed and executed by hair cosmetologist Lesley-ann Snobb.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for cosmetologist
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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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cosmetologist
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gist
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)
cosmetology
noun
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cosmetologist
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gist
-ˈtäl-ə-jəst
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)
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