cosmetology
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gy
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
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College arts, religion and trade programs such as cosmetology are the most likely to be cut off from federal student loans, according to HEA.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Davie Fire Rescue told the Miami Herald one person was found injured at the Aveda Institute, a cosmetology school at 4186 South University Drive.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The international non-profit also offers creative CTE programs in cosmetology, music production, photography, videography, IT, and cybersecurity, to equip students with practical skills and access to diverse entrepreneurial and career pathways.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
College softball, cosmetology are on deck What has been your favorite softball memory at Westlake?
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Davie Fire Rescue told the Miami Herald one person was found injured at the Aveda Institute, a cosmetology school at 4186 South University Drive.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The international non-profit also offers creative CTE programs in cosmetology, music production, photography, videography, IT, and cybersecurity, to equip students with practical skills and access to diverse entrepreneurial and career pathways.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
College softball, cosmetology are on deck What has been your favorite softball memory at Westlake?
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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