Definition

A person who is trained to provide beauty treatments, such as skincare, makeup, and hair care.

Example

She went to the beautician for a facial and manicure before the wedding.

Conversation

I just got my hair done by a great beautician yesterday.

Oh really? What did you have done?

I had a haircut and some highlights added.

That sounds amazing! I need to find a good beautician too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beautician → It is formed from "beauty" (from Old French *beaute*, meaning physical attractiveness or goodness) and "-ician" (a suffix indicating a person skilled in a certain field). The word "beautician" refers to a person skilled in the art of beauty treatments.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is skilled in making others look good — 'beauty' refers to attractiveness, and '-ician' means a person who practices a skill.

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