cosmetology

American  

[koz-mi-tol-uh-jee] / ˌkɒz mɪˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the art or profession of applying cosmetics.

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cosmetology British  

/ ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc

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Other Word Forms

• cosmetological adjective
• cosmetologist noun

Etymology

Origin of cosmetology

1850–55; < Greek kosmētó ( s ) adorned, arranged ( cosmetic ) + -logy, apparently modeled on French cosmétologie

Example Sentences

Employees sent on house calls, like the 18-year-old beautician, were typically licensed by the state boards of cosmetology or massage therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal

She started at cosmetology school, but didn’t finish because the fumes from acrylic nails sent her to the hospital, she said.

From MarketWatch

She started at cosmetology school, but didn’t finish because the fumes from acrylic nails sent her to the hospital, she said.

From MarketWatch

“Additionally, many vocational schools — including cosmetology schools, culinary schools, technical colleges and electrical trade schools — have the same penalty- and tax-free treatment of 529 plan funds.”

From MarketWatch

He said he likes to focus on the "positive aspects" of life and is getting ready to go to college to study cosmetology.

From BBC