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trichologist

noun

Definition of trichologistnext
as in beautician

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Recent Examples of trichologist Flow Space chatted with a dermatologist and a trichologist about how to fix common summer hair and scalp issues. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 May 2026 Certified trichologist Penny James adds that growing awareness around hair loss has made people more proactive about scalp health rather than quick cosmetic fixes. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trichologist
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  1. beautician
  2. cosmetologist
  3. coiffeur
  4. stylist
Noun
  • The pic follows a young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, who finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For her wedding attire, McCord wore two gowns by Beverly Hills designer Mark Zunino and was styled by celebrity beautician René Horsch, according to People.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautician
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  • Then there was Shyvonne McCain, a cosmetologist at The Village, who has worked with Washington for more than 20 years.
    — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The 27-year-old influencer and licensed cosmetologist boasts nearly four million followers online.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of cosmetologist
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  • If all that counts is inward essence, what the hell were those teams of makeup artists, coiffeurs, and cinematographers employed by the major studios, in the golden age, doing all day?
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The French may champion a makeup-free look, but their tousled tresses aren’t so effortless — French coiffeurs have mastered the art of achieving perfectly imperfect hair.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
Definition of coiffeur
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  • As part of the launch, Starmoire appointed television personality and stylist Stacy London as chief style strategist and investor.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The singer’s longtime personal stylist, Joseph Cassell Falconer, styled the vintage graphic tee — reportedly from Kansas City’s Westside Storey — as a mini dress.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
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