noun
cosmetology; beauty techniques
Refers to the study or practice of beauty treatments, including skincare, makeup, and hair styling.
彼女は美容術を学ぶために専門学校に通っている。
She attends a vocational school to study cosmetology.
最新の美容術を取り入れたエステサロンが人気
Beauty salons that incorporate the latest beauty techniques are popular.
美容師 is a licensed beautician or hairdresser, whereas 美容術 is the field or techniques they practice.
Compound of 美容 (beauty) and 術 (technique, art). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a common pattern for naming fields of study or practice.