cosmetology
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gy
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Definition of cosmetology
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
Examples of cosmetology in a Sentence
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The classes that the community would like ranged from cosmetology and barber classes to computer coding and financial literacy, among others. — Brooke Lamantia, ExpressNews.com, "Palo Alto College forum reveals South Side community needs, especially Wi-Fi," 27 July 2019 The cosmetology schools spend 1,600 hours teaching us how to destroy our hair. — Alexa Díaz, latimes.com, "California set to be first state to protect black people from natural hair discrimination," 27 June 2019 Howard County high school seniors will step outside their classrooms this September and become apprentices at local businesses, including in the human resources, electrical and cosmetology fields. — Jess Nocera, baltimoresun.com, "Howard County high school seniors will participate in new apprenticeship program this fall," 24 June 2019 Her kids, now 11 and 15, are enjoying their new school and Gabriela was able to apply for a loan and attend cosmetology school this year. — Abigail Abrams, Time, "President Trump Wants to Dramatically Limit People Seeking Asylum in the U.S.," 12 June 2019 Surveys have found that 60 percent of salon workers who work with hair dyes, bleaches, and permanent wave solutions suffer from skin conditions, such as dermatitis on their hands, starting as far back as cosmetology school training. — Longreads, "True Roots," 5 June 2019 While attending high school, Detroit-born-and-bred Ross enrolled in cosmetology school, practicing hairstyles on herself as well as taking neighbors as clients. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "Happy 75th Birthday, Diana Ross! The Pop Icon’s Best Beauty Looks of All Time," 26 Mar. 2019 Lauren and Millie, both 13, met the couple at the center's cosmetology studio, handing white roses to the duchess upon arrival. — Omid Scobie, Harper's BAZAAR, "Duchess Meghan Reveals Baby Secrets as She Brings Magic Touch to Royal Day Out," 14 Jan. 2019 New Jersey hair braiders are declaring victory after lawmakers last week recognized a 17-year push to no longer require African braiders to shell out $18,000 and 1,200 hours in cosmetology school in order to operate a business. — Oona Goodin-smith, Philly.com, "Families of Cosmo DiNardo murder victims speak out, Pa. to pay $2M to fight teacher shortage | Morning Newsletter," 13 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cosmetology.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cosmetology
cosmetology
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cosmetology
US
: the job or skill of giving beauty treatments to women by washing and cutting hair, applying makeup, etc.
See the full definition for cosmetology in the English Language Learners Dictionary
cosmetology
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cos·me·tol·o·gy
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plural cosmetologies
Medical Definition of cosmetology
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails