Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists provide haircutting, hairstyling, and other services related to personal appearance.
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- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
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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 +1.2%
Job Openings 2,661
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
Private Training Programs
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