cosmetologist

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English cosmetology Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English cosmetologist From cosmetology + -ist.

1. A person who advises people (normally women) on cosmetics and other beauty treatments; a beautician.

   “I think cosmetologist is pushing it. Even esthetician has its drawback - sounds too much like "Esteelauder."”

   “The relationship between a hairstylist and a client can be far more than simply somebody to cut and shape hair, which is why Tennessee is the latest state to require cosmetologists to complete training on how to recognize and respond to signs of domestic abuse.”