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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Haltom, a licensed cosmetologist, had done hair and makeup for a local mortuary, which happened to be ready to offload a viewing casket.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Among the nearly 70 occupations that qualify are restaurant servers, gig workers, barbers, cosmetologists and golf caddies.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
And a Mass was held Friday for Maria, who was remembered as an aspiring cosmetologist who worked at a local cafe in her obituary.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of the occupations included in the ranking are barbers, cosmetologists, funeral directors, piping contractors, and real estate appraisers.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Among the nearly 70 occupations that qualify are restaurant servers, gig workers, barbers, cosmetologists and golf caddies.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
And a Mass was held Friday for Maria, who was remembered as an aspiring cosmetologist who worked at a local cafe in her obituary.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Some of the occupations included in the ranking are barbers, cosmetologists, funeral directors, piping contractors, and real estate appraisers.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 3 Nov. 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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