Occupation
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.
$35,790 medianBright outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 39-5012.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
- 02Schedule client appointments.
- 03Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
- 04Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
- 05Develop new styles and techniques.
- 06Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
- 07Order, display, and maintain supplies.
- 08Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- 09Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
- 10Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
- 11Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
- 12Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
CosmetologistHair StylistHairdresserStylistBeauticianBeauty SpecialistHair ArtistHair DresserHairstylistLash Technician (Lash Tech)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecuritySociology and AnthropologyAdministrative
Skills that carry over from service
Service OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementPersuasionInstructingCoordination