Definition of Cosmetology

1. Noun. The practice of beautifying the face and hair and skin.

Generic synonyms: Practice
Derivative terms: Cosmetologist

Definition of Cosmetology

1. Noun. the science of cosmetics ¹

2. Noun. the profession of a cosmetologist or beautician ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cosmetology

1. [n -GIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cosmetology

cosmetic surgery
cosmetic techniques
cosmetical
cosmetically
cosmetician
cosmeticians
cosmeticize
cosmeticized
cosmeticizes
cosmeticizing
cosmetics
cosmetological
cosmetologies
cosmetologist
cosmetologists
cosmetology (current term)
cosmic
cosmic background radiation
cosmic dust
cosmic joker
cosmic latte
cosmic lattes
cosmic microwave background
cosmic microwave background radiation
cosmic radiation
cosmic ray
cosmic rays
cosmic string
cosmic teapot
cosmic time

Literary usage of Cosmetology

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"person must have graduated from a State-licensed barber or cosmetology school, pass a physical examination, and be at least 16 years old. ..."

2. Women-Owned and Home-Based Businesses: Hearing Before the Committee on Small edited by Christopher S. Bond (1999)
"I have one of the greatest cosmetology Schools in the Washington, Metropolitan Area. But, I need immediate help to keep it going. My problems are threefold: ..."

3. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1994-1995 by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Opportunities for persons seeking part-time barbering and cosmetology ... Other workers are employed in the cosmetology industry as instructors and beauty ..."

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