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    cosmetic

    I get a little bit confused about the words 'cosmetic' and 'beautician'. Is it ok to say that 'beautician' works as a 'cosmetic salon'? And is there a more professional word for a beautician?

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    Hmm... I've never heard of a "beautician" before, but then again I don't really hang out in beauty parlors that much
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    Yes, there is a more formal term:
    COSMETOLOGIST (personal ser.) alternate titles: beautician; beauty culturist; beauty . . . Hairdressers, Hairstylists
    http://www.occupationalinfo.org/33/332271010.html

    Google search results:
    "beauty salon" 2250000
    "hair salon" 1830000
    "beauty parlor" 675000
    "hairdresser's salon" 21800
    "hairdresser's shop" 18700
    "cosmetic salon" 13900

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    cosmetics = makeup
    A cosmetologist applies makeup on somebody to make them more beautiful
    A beautician makes somebody more beautiful by applying makeup or some other method.
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