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.
42 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists: $35,250 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Clean facilities or work areas. | General |
| Clean tools or equipment. | General |
| Groom wigs or hairpieces. | General |
| Trim client hair. | General |
| Schedule appointments. | General |
| Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes. | General |
| Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin. | General |
| Operate cash registers. | General |
| Sell products or services. | General |
| Promote products, services, or programs. | General |
| Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use. | General |
| Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | General |
| Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients. | General |
| Administer therapeutic massages. | General |
| Train service staff. | General |
| Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting. | General |
| Set up merchandise displays. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Assess skin or hair conditions. | Analysis |
| Maintain client information or service records. | Maintenance |
| Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters. | Development |
| Supervise service workers. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Apple iOS | Operating system software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Sale processing software | Point of sale POS software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Customer information databases | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator | National Council on Laser Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Laser Hair Removal Supervisor | National Council on Laser Certification | Not Available |