cosmetology

[ koz-mi-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the art or profession of applying cosmetics.

cosmetology

/ ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

Other Words From

• cos·me·to·log·i·cal [koz-mi-tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• cosme·tolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cosmetology¹

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

Example Sentences

One of her former cosmetology students asked for advice on how to start his own salon.

From Los Angeles Times

These were mostly certificate programs at for-profit institutions — many of them offering cosmetology programs.

From Los Angeles Times

She worked most recently as a cosmetology instructor at the Mixed Institute in Sacramento, where she was known as Miss Angel.

From Los Angeles Times

She was working as a shampoo girl at her mother’s hair salon and going to cosmetology school, then letting loose at night: “I always say, clubs are my classroom.”

From New York Times

Philo said the work performed by students was not directly connected to their cosmetology education.

From Seattle Times