cosmetology
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gy
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
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What many people don’t realize is that cosmetology school goes far beyond hairstyling or makeup.
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Ariana Monroy, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Lyons was hoping to work in cosmetology and as a DJ.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 May 2025
Worse still for aspiring braiders, not every cosmetology school in Louisiana teaches the skill.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Starting hair at a young age, the stylist attended cosmetology school through his high school vocational program, before earning his hair license and building his clientele with staff and students at Indiana State University.
—Akili King, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
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Ariana Monroy, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
Lyons was hoping to work in cosmetology and as a DJ.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 7 May 2025
Worse still for aspiring braiders, not every cosmetology school in Louisiana teaches the skill.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Starting hair at a young age, the stylist attended cosmetology school through his high school vocational program, before earning his hair license and building his clientele with staff and students at Indiana State University.
—Akili King, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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