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facialist, n.
Brit. |ˈfeɪʃəlɪst|, U.S. |ˈfeɪʃələst|
[‹ facial adj. + -ist suffix. In sense 2 probably partly also ‹facial n. (although this is first recorded slightly later in the relevant sense: see facial n. 3) + -ist suffix.]
†1. U.S. An actor, impersonator, etc., whose performance is noted for the employment of (exaggerated or humorous) facial expressions. Obs.
1877Portsmouth (Ohio) Times (Electronic text) 14 Apr. 3/5 Mr Frank Howard, the veteran facialist and tragedienne,..presented his great drama..at the Opera House last night. 1895Los Angeles Times 25 June 6/3 The management has never billed a better attraction than this remarkable facialist.
2. orig. U.S. A person who gives facials or other beauty treatments for the face.
1911Chicago Sunday Tribune 5 Feb. (Want Ads. section) 6/4 (advt.) Young lady hairdresser, facialist, manicurist: first class. Can call Sunday. 1953Walla Walla (Washington) Union-Bull. 26 Apr. 8/3 A bill to license and regulate facialists passed 58-0 after its sponsor..said the beautician's art has developed until it is time for the state to step in to keep people from being injured. 1981Forbes (Nexis) 2 Feb. 94 The purpose of the steam and cream treatments is to render the skin pliable so the facialist can clean out any clogged pores. 2001K. Izzo & C. Marsh Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum (2002) 66 You may want to tip your manicurist, facialist, or waxist, but don't feel you have to. |