cosmetologist

noun

cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jist How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: 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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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 See All Example Sentences for cosmetologist

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cosmetologist was in 1926

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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

cosmetologist

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist ˌkäz-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)
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Medical Definition

cosmetologist

noun
cos·​me·​tol·​o·​gist -ˈtäl-ə-jəst How to pronounce cosmetologist (audio)
: a person who gives beauty treatments (as to skin and hair)

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