esthetician

Thân thiện

An esthetician performs a facial treatment in a clean spa room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty: An esthetician is a person who studies or writes about the principles and theories of beauty, art, and taste. This is the philosophical sense of the word, closely related to aesthetics.
   • A worker skilled in giving beauty treatments: An esthetician is a licensed professional who provides cosmetic skin care treatments and services, such as facials, hair removal, and makeup application, to improve the appearance of the skin.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Philosopher):

  • The art critic was also an esthetician who wrote extensively on the nature of visual pleasure.
  • As an esthetician, her theories focused on the relationship between beauty and emotion.

• Noun (Beauty Professional):

  • I have an appointment with my esthetician for a facial this afternoon.
  • The esthetician recommended a new skincare routine based on my skin type.

Advanced Usage

• The philosophical meaning of esthetician is less common in everyday language than the beauty professional meaning. In academic or artistic contexts, "aesthetician" is a more frequent spelling for the philosopher.
• The role of a professional esthetician often extends beyond treatments to include consulting on skincare products and analyzing skin conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Aesthetician: An alternative spelling, more commonly used for the philosophical meaning.
• Aesthetics (n): The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty and art.
• Aesthetic (adj): Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
• Cosmetologist (n): A professional trained in the application of cosmetics and beauty treatments; the scope is broader than an esthetician's and often includes hair and nails.

Synonyms

• For the philosopher: Aesthetic philosopher, theorist of beauty.
• For the beauty professional: Skincare specialist, facialist, beautician.

Related Phrases

• Medical esthetician: A licensed esthetician who works in a clinical setting, often under the supervision of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, performing advanced procedures like chemical peels or laser treatments.
• Licensed esthetician: The formal title for a beauty professional who has completed required training and passed state board examinations.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty
2. a worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.)

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