aesthetician
noun
aes·the·ti·cian
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variants:
or less commonly esthetician
Definition of aesthetician
1
: a specialist in aesthetics (see aesthetic entry 2 sense 1)
Encountering such designs, we have the aestheticians to tell us that they are rhythmic ways of filling space and of pleasing the eye.— Guy Davenpo For the aesthetician, wildlife art is an enigma of stability in a century of ever-changing trends.— Chuck Wechsler
2
: a person licensed to provide cosmetic skin care treatments and services (such as facials, hair removal, and makeup application)
In a dark booth at the back of the beauty salon, the aesthetician put me on a table and applied a series of ointments to my face, some cool, some warmed.— Phyllis Rose But instead of hot wax, the aesthetician smooths a heated preparation of sugar, lemon juice, water, and sometimes glycerin over the skin before pulling it off with either her fingers or a strip of cloth.— Valerie Monroe
Examples of aesthetician in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This should be done by your wax technician or aesthetician. — Essence, "Ask An OB-GYN: How Can I Make My Vagina Look and Feel Healthier?," 5 Aug. 2019 The first story Kardashian-West posted showed her sporting white glasses while the aesthetician zapped the inside of her mouth toward the corners of her lips. — Katie Intner, PEOPLE.com, "Kim Kardashian Shares Video of the Collagen-Boosting Laser Treatment That Keeps Her Neck Youthful," 9 July 2019 Meant to mimic the hands of an aesthetician, the roller helps de-puff and boost circulation, as well as allowing products to penetrate deeper into the skin. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The 3-Step, Celebrity Approved Facial Treatment You Can Do at Home," 30 Apr. 2019 Some newer programs started earlier this year, including a master aesthetician program that began in January and a property management associate technical diploma program that began in the spring. — Alec Johnson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Rising importance of technical college prompts local visit by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes," 16 July 2019 Celebrity aestheticians Kate Somerville and Angela Caglia both make moisturizers with goat’s milk. — Jennifer Goldstein, Marie Claire, "Goat Milk Is the Secret to Beautiful Skin," 29 Nov. 2018 Danuta Mieloch, an aesthetician and owner of Rescue Spa NYC, says lifestyle and skincare (or lack of), including living certain climates, humidity and heat can also impact your skin while another contributor is hormones. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "What Is Acne? What Causes Pimples and How to Treat Them," 27 June 2019 To prevent any breakouts, Porowski dabs a drying spot treatment from his aesthetician called Christine Chin Herbal Blemish Gel. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Watch Antoni Porowski's Nighttime Skincare Routine," 28 May 2019 Retinol is a concentrated derivative of vitamin A, and is recommended by dermatologists and aestheticians as great for acne-prone skin and preventing signs of anti-aging. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "I Tried Meghan Markle’s Favorite Beauty Products—Here’s What’s Worth Your Money," 24 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aesthetician.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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