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

Examples of cosmetologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moody was sentenced to life in prison plus thirty years for first-degree murder for kidnapping, raping and strangling the 17-year-old high school soccer star who dreamed of becoming a nurse or cosmetologist, the Democrat & Chronicle reports. Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 If the bill passes, only cosmetologists who color or cut hair would need a license and people who strictly style would not. Annie Blay, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024 Rochelle is an influencer and cosmetologist who shares details of Brandon's game days and beauty tips on her social media profiles. Haley Van Horn, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Stella Body, 70, said she was technically retired but continues to work full-time as a cosmetologist to afford the rising prices. Lucía Cholakian Herrera Sarah Pabst, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2024 Autumn Estelle is a makeup artist, cosmetologist, and brow expert for Benefit Cosmetics. Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 14 Dec. 2023 Maryland requires a license to work for dozens of low and middle-income occupations, including barbers, cosmetologists, athletic trainers, tree trimmers and even carpenters. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2024 Since 2017, Kindred, owner of Kindred Hair & Skin Center in Columbia, Maryland, and Peterkin, a hair loss specialist and senior licensed cosmetologist, have partnered to care holistically for Black women like Robinson who are experiencing hair loss. Chanté Griffin, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2023 Food service workers and personal and laundry services, like hairdressers and cosmetologists, trailed as second and third industries for most violations. Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2023

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Word History

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 19 Mar. 2024.

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)
cosmetology
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noun

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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