noun
hairdresser; beautician; cosmetician
A professional who provides both barbering and beauty services; a combined license or role covering hair cutting, styling, and cosmetic treatments.
彼女は理美容師の資格を持っている。
She holds a qualification as a hairdresser and beautician.
理美容師として働くには、国家試験に合格する必要がある。
To work as a hairdresser/beautician, you need to pass the national exam.
Compound of 理容 (barbering) and 美容 (beauty care) + 師 (professional). The term reflects a combined license or role that covers both barbering and beauty services.