aesthetician

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aes·the·ti·cian

[es-thi-tish-uhn or, esp. British, ees-]
noun
1.
Sometimes, esthetician. a person who is versed in aesthetics, the branch of philosophy dealing with such notions as the beautiful, the ugly, the sublime, the comic, etc., as applicable to the fine arts, with a view to establishing the meaning and validity of critical judgments concerning works of art, and the principles underlying or justifying such judgments.
2.
Usually, esthetician. a person trained to administer facials, advise customers on makeup and the care of skin and hair, etc.: That new aesthetician gave me a great facial; I swear I look 10 years younger. Compare beautician ( def 1 ). facialist, skin care specialist.

Origin:
1820–30; aesthetic + -ian; see -ician

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aesthetician or sometimes (US) esthetician (ˌiːsθɪˈtɪʃən, ˌɛs-, ˌiːsθɪˈtɪʃən, ˌɛs-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a student of aesthetics
2.  another name for beauty therapist
 
esthetician or sometimes (US) esthetician
 
n

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Aesthetician is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
Cosmetologist, barber, manicurist or aesthetician who was trained or licensed
  out-of-state.
The cold metal on my face was a pleasant change from the soft warmth of the
  aesthetician's fingers.
For additional fees, they can get follow-up pain treatment from an
  acupuncturist, and eyebrow waxes from a staff aesthetician.
Facials are also available with their in-home aesthetician.
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