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.—
Kathleen Conway Engles
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Anderson, a Southington native, has been a licensed hairdresser and cosmetologist since 2003.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Valerie Aparovich is a certified cosmetologist and aesthetician, and the science team lead at OnSkin.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Eric Zamarripa is a licensed cosmetologist and the owner of Skull and Thrones Hair Society in Addison and Elmhurst.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
On a website that appears to be for his business, as well as on his social media, Luckie describes himself as a former professional dancer that has been working as a certified cosmetologist in Solana Beach.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Valerie Aparovich is a certified cosmetologist and aesthetician, and the science team lead at OnSkin.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Eric Zamarripa is a licensed cosmetologist and the owner of Skull and Thrones Hair Society in Addison and Elmhurst.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
On a website that appears to be for his business, as well as on his social media, Luckie describes himself as a former professional dancer that has been working as a certified cosmetologist in Solana Beach.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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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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