cosmetologynoun [ U ]
/ˌkɒz.məˈtɒl.ə.dʒi//ˌkɑːz.məˈtɑː.lə.dʒi/mainly USthe work of improving the appearance of a customer's face, hair, or skin using make-up and beauty treatments:
Patricia is studying cosmetology.
Synonym
beauty
More examples
- I'd like to open a nail salon, anything that has to do with cosmetology.
- Schools also provide classes in such trades as cosmetology, design, and video production.
- She plans to go to cosmetology school and hopes eventually to own a hair salon.
- The state's Board of Barbering and Cosmetology currently employs 22 inspectors, who are responsible for scrutinizing 44,921 establishments statewide.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Beauty treatments
- beautician
- beauty
- beauty salon
- bleach
- Brazilian
- deep tissue massage
- facial
- fake tan
- manicure
- manicure set
- manicured
- manicurist
- manscaping
- serum
- sun
- sunbath
- sunlamp
- sunray
- tanning bed
- tanning booth
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