cosmetology
noun
cos·me·tol·o·gy
ˌkäz-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
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After getting on her feet, Hubbell hopes to go to cosmetology school in Rice Lake.
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Hallie Claflin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
To add career academies in entrepreneurship, cosmetology and auto to at least Woodward Career Technical High School's campus.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
This would preserve access to financial aid for students pursuing careers in massage therapy, cosmetology, and other health and wellness fields.
—Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
One of her former cosmetology students asked for advice on how to start his own salon.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Hallie Claflin, Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
To add career academies in entrepreneurship, cosmetology and auto to at least Woodward Career Technical High School's campus.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
This would preserve access to financial aid for students pursuing careers in massage therapy, cosmetology, and other health and wellness fields.
—Jay Reddick, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
One of her former cosmetology students asked for advice on how to start his own salon.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Cosmetology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmetology. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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