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Summary Description


	Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Barber Stylist

2.	Beautician

3.	Beautician Apprentice

4.	Beauty Advisor

5.	Beauty Operator

6.	Beauty Therapist

7.	Colorist

8.	Cosmetic Consultant

9.	Cosmetician

10.	Cosmetician Apprentice

11.	Cosmetologist

12.	Cosmetologist Apprentice

13.	Cosmetology Instructor

14.	Cosmetology Teacher

15.	Electrologist

16.	Electrolysis Needle Operator

17.	Electrolysis Operator

18.	Electrolysist

19.	Funeral Home Makeup Artist

20.	Hair and Makeup Designer

21.	Hair Colorist

22.	Hair Cutter

23.	Hair Designer

24.	Hair Dresser

25.	Hair Specialist

26.	Hair Stylist

27.	Hairdresser

28.	Hairpiece Stylist

29.	Hairstylist

30.	Hypertrichologist

31.	Image Consultant

32.	Manager Stylist

33.	Men's Custom Hair Piece Consultant

34.	Mortuary Beautician

35.	Nail Technician

36.	Salon Customer Experience Specialist

37.	Salon Designer

38.	Salon Manager

39.	Salon Stylist

40.	Stylist

41.	Trichologist

42.	Wedding Makeup Artist

43.	Wig Dresser

44.	Wig Stylist

Job Tasks

	Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs. Clean tools or equipment. Clean work areas or facilities.

	Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors. Groom wigs or hairpieces. Trim client hair.

	Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles. Assess skin or hair conditions.

	Schedule client appointments. Schedule appointments.

	Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush. Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

	Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided. Maintain client information or service records.

	Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions. Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin. Groom wigs or hairpieces.

	Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.

	Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics. Sell products or services. Promote products, services, or programs. Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.

	Develop new styles and techniques. Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.

	Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair. Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

	Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style. Groom wigs or hairpieces.

	Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax. Trim client hair.

	Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants. Train service staff. Supervise service workers.

	Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions. Administer basic health care or medical treatments. Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.

	Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment. Administer therapeutic massages.

	Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches. Trim client hair.

	Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance. Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.

	Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams. Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.

	Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish. Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

	Apply artificial fingernails. Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

	Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs. Groom wigs or hairpieces.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

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Working Conditions


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	Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists work mostly in a barbershop or salon. Physical stamina is important, because they are on their feet for most of their shift. Many work full time, but part-time positions are also common. Nearly half were self-employed in 2014.

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