Hairstylists, hairdressers, and cosmetologists provide haircutting, hairstyling, and other services related to personal appearance.
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- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
 
- Human Services
 
What do they typically do
- Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions
 - Inspect hair, face, and scalp to recommend treatment
 - Schedule appointments and operate cash registers to receive payments from customers
 - Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided
 - Develop new styles and techniques
 - Apply water, setting, straightening, or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair
 - Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics, shape eyebrows, and remove facial hair
 - Analyze customers hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hairstyles
 
Number of Jobs
 Average Annual
 	Job Growth   +1.5%
 	Job Openings  	2,343 
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
 
 NC Workforce Credentials
- Cosmetologist [NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners]
 
 Private Training Programs
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