trichologist

noun

Definition of trichologistnext
as in beautician

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Recent Examples of trichologist Flow Space chatted with a dermatologist and a trichologist about how to fix common summer hair and scalp issues. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 May 2026 Certified trichologist Penny James adds that growing awareness around hair loss has made people more proactive about scalp health rather than quick cosmetic fixes. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trichologist
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  1. beautician
  2. cosmetologist
  3. coiffeur
  4. stylist
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  • The pic follows a young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, who finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For her wedding attire, McCord wore two gowns by Beverly Hills designer Mark Zunino and was styled by celebrity beautician René Horsch, according to People.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautician
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  • For aspiring cosmetologists and estheticians, choosing a school is about more than finding a path to licensure.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Then there was Shyvonne McCain, a cosmetologist at The Village, who has worked with Washington for more than 20 years.
    — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of cosmetologist
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  • If all that counts is inward essence, what the hell were those teams of makeup artists, coiffeurs, and cinematographers employed by the major studios, in the golden age, doing all day?
    — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The French may champion a makeup-free look, but their tousled tresses aren’t so effortless — French coiffeurs have mastered the art of achieving perfectly imperfect hair.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
Definition of coiffeur
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  • Kardashian’s look, which was put together in partnership with renowned stylist Law Roach, evoked old Hollywood, calling back to some of the more stylish starlets of the day like Jackie Kennedy à la her beehive hair.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Comedian Jake Shane was also among the early birds, settling onto a couch covered in velvet Armani pillows near the entrance before linking up with Charlie Walker, an up-and-coming model and son of celebrity stylist Elizabeth Saltzman.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of stylist

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“Trichologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trichologist. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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