cosmetologist
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of cosmetologist
C20: a blend of cosmetics + -ologist
Example Sentences
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Roberts and Crystal Williams, her granddaughter, work as cosmetologists in Williams’ salon.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Anyone who’s fallen ever down a make-up artist rabbit hole on YouTube knows what sort of unbelievable witchcraft talented cosmetologists can pull off when given the right tools.
From The Verge • Jan. 26, 2022
Most of the time, however — as in the case of ballroom-dance instructors, barbers, cosmetologists, florists, interior designers, taxi drivers, travel guides, and home entertainment installers — they are not.
From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2019
And it is true that cosmetologists have the potential to make a good living.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2018
“Consider aspiring cosmetologists, who spend between 1,000 and 2,300 hours in training, depending on the state. But even leaders in the cosmetology industry admit the requirements can’t be justified for hair and makeup experts.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2016
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