beautician

[ byoo-tish-uhn ]

noun

1. a person trained to style and dress the hair; hairdresser. Compare aesthetician ( def 2 ).
2. a manager or an employee of a beauty salon.

beautician

/ bjuːˈtɪʃən /

noun

1. a person who works in or manages a beauty salon

Word History and Origins

Origin of beautician¹

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; beaut(y) + -ician

Example Sentences

Videos of a beautician performing surgical procedure liposuction in a beauty salon have been shared with the BBC after several women complained they were left injured and disfigured by the treatment.

From BBC

She often appears in videos wearing big earrings, blond hair brushed to the side and falling long, inviting her followers into the confidences of a politically astute beautician.

From Los Angeles Times

A beautician, Laura, who has been on the show for eight years, also said she had never seen any bullying.

From BBC

Ms Edwards, a beautician, was enjoying a night out with friends when she was shot outside the Lighthouse in Wirral.

From BBC

She sat patiently as ardent beauticians prepared her for her formal investiture, a highlight of the three-day festival — or vela — that celebrates muxe culture here every November.

From Los Angeles Times