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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What’s coming next for Vianello, who spends the first half of her school days studying cosmetology at the Hammond Area Career Center and works at a salon on the weekends as part of the program, is studying medical diagnostic sonography at IU Indianapolis.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. to still require a full cosmetology license for braiding.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Campus operates mostly online — offering associates degrees as well as a series of certification programs for fields like cosmetology, phlebotomy and technical support.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Only visit nail salons that are clean, sterilize equipment after every use, and are licensed by your state cosmetology board.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Hawaii is the only state in the U.S. to still require a full cosmetology license for braiding.
—Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Campus operates mostly online — offering associates degrees as well as a series of certification programs for fields like cosmetology, phlebotomy and technical support.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
Only visit nail salons that are clean, sterilize equipment after every use, and are licensed by your state cosmetology board.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cosmetology
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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