esthetician
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a philosopher who specializes in the nature of beauty
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a worker skilled in giving beauty treatments (manicures and facials etc.)
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