Meaning & use
beautician
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A person whose job is to give beauty treatments, such as styling hair, doing manicures, or applying cosmetics.
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The beautician recommended a gentler shampoo for her color-treated hair.
She trained for two years to become a licensed beautician.
A note on using this word
Beautician sounds somewhat old-fashioned today; many professionals now prefer 'cosmetologist' or a more specific title, like 'hairstylist' or 'esthetician.'
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