esthetician

plural estheticians

1. USalternativeuncommonAlternative form of aesthetician.

   Though estheticians can perform laser hair removal, it's safest to go to a dermatologist—no matter the color of your skin.

   2016 August 10, Jenna Birch, “5 myths about bikini line hair removal”, in Fox News

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   Skin-care specialists call themselves estheticians, she informed me: "The esthetician is more than a cosmetician, who just applies cosmetics to the outside; an esthetician knows your body inside out, using everything from massage to vitamins in caring for your skin."

   1990 June 10, William Safire, “On Language; Cosmetological Chartist”, in The New York Times Magazine, archived from the original on 25 May 2015

   According to dermatologists and estheticians, you can expect to see a noticeable difference around the age of 40 — which is why I consulted five of these skin experts who are 40+ themselves, getting their top tips for transitioning (and maintaining) an effective skin care regimen.

   2025 February 16, Sophie Shaw, “5 tips for maintaining youthful skin, from dermatologists and estheticians over 40”, in CNN