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Definitions for cosmetology
ˌkɒz mɪˈtɒl ə dʒicos·me·tol·o·gy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. cosmetologynoun

    the practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin

Wiktionary

  1. cosmetologynoun

    the science of cosmetics

  2. cosmetologynoun

    the profession of a cosmetologist or beautician

Wikipedia

  1. Cosmetology

    Cosmetology (from Greek κοσμητικός, kosmētikos, "beautifying"; and -λογία, -logia) is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non-permanent hair removal such as waxing and sugaring, and permanent hair removal processes such as electrology and intense pulsed light (IPL). In the United States as of 2018, an occupational license is required in all states to be a cosmetologist, with the average cost of a certificate from a for-profit school being $17,000 and 1,500 required hours, (ten times the hours required for an EMT), with cosmetologists making a median wage of $25,000.

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  1. cosmetology

    Cosmetology is the professional skill or practice of beautifying the face, hair, and skin. It involves various beauty treatments, makeup applications, hair styling, skincare, and nail care. Cosmetologists are trained and certified professionals who typically work in salons, spas or run their own businesses. The field of cosmetology may also encompass related branches like aesthetics, hair design, nail technology and more.

Wikidata

  1. Cosmetology

    Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty includes hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cosmetology in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cosmetology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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    This is a really big deal, just the fact that people are unaware that cosmetology schools do not include textured hair in their education is a shock to most people and I feel like that's why it's news.

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