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cosmetologist

cosmetologist

3 7.0
A trained and licensed person who cares for hair, skin, and nails to make them look better
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒzməˈtɒlədʒɪst/
  • US
translation icon : cosmetóloga
  • She has been working as a cosmetologist for over five years and specializes in skincare treatments.
  • become a cosmetologist

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Examples

  • All fifty-one jurisdictions also require cosmetologists to be licensed, but the education and training necessary is vastly different.

    Academic text (2016)
  • Each member of the Ultimate Hair Dynamics team is a licensed cosmetologist and holds certifications in various hair restoration techniques.

    Blog text (6)
  • I think maybe I need to see a cosmetologist.

  • Trust me, I'm a cosmetologist.

  • You can learn more about what it takes to become a professional cosmetologist by visiting the following websites.

    Blog text (9)
  • I'm a licensed cosmetologist and I invest all that money into my music and acting career.

  • She's 25 and a budding cosmetologist.

  • I'm a cosmetologist.

  • After all, stylists and cosmetologists help others look their best and gain self-confidence, which is always a great thing to do.

    Blog text (16)
  • About 80 percent of the women who studied to be secretaries, dental assistants, and cosmetologists got jobs in the field of study after graduation.

    Academic text (1990)

Synonyms

beautician
vscosmetologist
11 3.4

A person who gives beauty treatments like hair styling and facials

has formal training and a license and covers nails too
cosmetician
vscosmetologist
1 7.2

A person who gives beauty treatments and applies makeup for other people

is trained and licensed and treats hair skin and nails
esthetician
vscosmetologist
  • US
1 8.1

A person who gives beauty treatments like facials and manicures and advises on skin care

includes hair and nail treatments and requires a license

How Qualified

dermatologist
37 3.9
cosmetologist
  • US
3 7.0
beautician
11 3.4

Surface Forms

cosmetologist singular

Morphology

cosmetologist = cosmetology (semi-transparent) = cosmeto + logy + ist

The form is a standard derivation from 'cosmetology' with '-ist' meaning a person associated with that field.

Etymology

Cosmetologist comes from the root cosmet-, the same root as in cosmetic, from an old Greek word meaning 'to arrange' or 'beauty', and the ending -logist means 'a person who studies or works with', like biologist. So a cosmetologist is someone who works to make hair, skin, and nails look attractive.