Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Job 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.

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Arm-Hand Steadiness, Visualization, Finger Dexterity, and Manual Dexterity. Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists are typically characterized as being Artistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Chemistry, and English Language and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Service Orientation.

Work Activities

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

Abilities

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

Interests

Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Chemistry
  
English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Administration and Management
  
Mathematics
  
Psychology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Communications and Media
  
Law and Government
  
Clerical
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Physics
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Mechanical
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

District of Columbia
$32,700  
 
New Jersey
$27,990  
 
Washington
$27,700  
 
Hawaii
$27,570  
 
Vermont
$27,200  
 
South Carolina
$26,750  
 
Delaware
$26,500  
 
Arkansas
$26,090  
 
Massachusetts
$25,980  
 
Rhode Island
$25,270  
 
Illinois
$25,220  
 
Connecticut
$25,200  
 
Minnesota
$24,350  
 
Colorado
$24,280  
 
South Dakota
$24,060  
 
New York
$23,990  
 
Utah
$23,760  
 
Maine
$23,460  
 
Florida
$23,380  
 
Wyoming
$23,200  
 
Maryland
$23,100  
 
New Hampshire
$22,790  
 
Montana
$22,660  
 
Indiana
$22,610  
 
Iowa
$22,220  
 
Wisconsin
$22,200  
 
Tennessee
$22,120  
 
Pennsylvania
$21,840  
 
New Mexico
$21,810  
 
California
$21,790  
 
Oregon
$21,690  
 
Mississippi
$21,620  
 
Texas
$21,570  
 
Idaho
$21,440  
 
Virginia
$21,260  
 
Kentucky
$21,220  
 
Nebraska
$21,060  
 
Oklahoma
$21,040  
 
Georgia
$21,030  
 
Missouri
$20,990  
 
Alabama
$20,980  
 
Ohio
$20,910  
 
Louisiana
$20,690  
 
Michigan
$20,490  
 
Alaska
$20,430  
 
Guam
$20,340  
 
Arizona
$20,210  
 
Kansas
$19,930  
 
North Dakota
$19,880  
 
North Carolina
$19,620  
 
Puerto Rico
$18,790  
 
Nevada
$18,210  
 
West Virginia
$17,880  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Relationships
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Support
  

Work Styles

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

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

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

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

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

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

-Every day-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

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

-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-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

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

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

-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
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
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-

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

-Once a year or more but not every month-

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

Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  
Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  
Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  

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

Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  

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

Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  

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

Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
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.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  

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

Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  

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

Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  

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

Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  

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

Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  

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

Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  

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

Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  

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

Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  

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

Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  
Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  

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

Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  

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

Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
  
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  
Develop new styles and techniques.
  
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
  
Schedule client appointments.
  
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  

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

Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
  
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  
Apply artificial fingernails.
  
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
  

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
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
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
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
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-

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