Barbers

Job Description: Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.

Barbers spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Arm-Hand Steadiness, and Problem Sensitivity. Barbers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and English Language and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Monitoring.

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Getting Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Processing Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Near Vision
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Selective Attention
  
Speech Recognition
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Control Precision
  
Originality
  
Visualization
  
Trunk Strength
  
Information Ordering
  
Speech Clarity
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Written Expression
  
Time Sharing
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Category Flexibility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Auditory Attention
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Speed of Closure
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Far Vision
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Memorization
  
Number Facility
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Static Strength
  
Depth Perception
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Response Orientation
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Social
  
Artistic
  
Investigative
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Sales and Marketing
  
English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Psychology
  
Administration and Management
  
Chemistry
  
Design
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Mechanical
  
Clerical
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Law and Government
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Mathematics
  
Communications and Media
  
Foreign Language
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Production and Processing
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Fine Arts
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Illinois
$61,270  
 
Minnesota
$41,130  
 
North Carolina
$34,260  
 
Nebraska
$31,220  
 
New Jersey
$29,530  
 
Georgia
$27,660  
 
New Mexico
$27,650  
 
Kansas
$27,040  
 
Wisconsin
$26,300  
 
Washington
$24,940  
 
Utah
$24,190  
 
Connecticut
$23,340  
 
Iowa
$22,980  
 
Texas
$22,890  
 
California
$22,480  
 
Oklahoma
$22,330  
 
New York
$22,290  
 
Pennsylvania
$22,090  
 
Missouri
$21,980  
 
Ohio
$21,970  
 
Guam
$21,130  
 
Indiana
$19,890  
 
Puerto Rico
$19,320  
 
Alabama
$19,220  
 
Mississippi
$18,740  
 
Louisiana
$18,450  
 
Michigan
$17,320  
 
Florida
$17,170  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Monitoring
  
Active Listening
  
Service Orientation
  
Time Management
  
Speaking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Active Learning
  
Coordination
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Persuasion
  
Operations Analysis
  
Writing
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Negotiation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Operation and Control
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Troubleshooting
  
Equipment Selection
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Repairing
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Recognition
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Cooperation
  
Integrity
  
Independence
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Social Orientation
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Innovation
  
Persistence
  
Initiative
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Leadership
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Physical Proximity
  
Contact With Others
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Telephone
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Level of Competition
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Time Pressure
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Consequence of Error
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Work Schedules
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  
Order supplies.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Shampoo hair.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Order supplies.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Order supplies.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Order supplies.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Order supplies.
  
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Order supplies.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Order supplies.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Order supplies.
  
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  
Shampoo hair.
  
Order supplies.
  
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
  
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
  
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
  
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses