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.—
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After 44 years as a cosmetologist, West Allis resident Linda Minckler recently opened an online bracelet business to support causes close to her heart.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Others chimed in that Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, is a licensed cosmetologist who used to manage a hair salon and surely passed her hair care knowledge onto her daughter.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
Their mom Leslie, a cosmetologist, was busy at work touching up their grandma's hair when the soldiers walked in to surprise her.
—Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
The 61-year-old cosmetologist has weathered many monsoons, which typically hit the Mojave Desert from July to September.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
Others chimed in that Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, is a licensed cosmetologist who used to manage a hair salon and surely passed her hair care knowledge onto her daughter.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
Their mom Leslie, a cosmetologist, was busy at work touching up their grandma's hair when the soldiers walked in to surprise her.
—Seth Carnell, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
The 61-year-old cosmetologist has weathered many monsoons, which typically hit the Mojave Desert from July to September.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Cosmetologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetologist. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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