Definition

A professional who specializes in skincare treatments and beauty services, such as facials, hair removal, and makeup application.

Example

She visited the esthetician for a facial to improve her skin's appearance.

Conversation

I just booked an appointment with an esthetician for a facial next week.

That sounds great! I've heard they do amazing work.

Yeah, I'm really excited to try some new skincare treatments.

You should definitely let me know how it goes!

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Root Explanation

**Esthetician** → It is formed from "esthetic" (from Greek *aisthesis*, meaning perception or sensation) and the suffix "-ian" (meaning relating to or one who). An esthetician is one who specializes in beauty treatments and skin care, relating to the perception of beauty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'esthetic' which relates to 'perception of beauty' — and the '-ian' means a person who specializes in that field. An esthetician is someone who helps you enhance your beauty.

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